How old is someone named Megan?
The average Megan is 35 years old.
Half of all living Megans are between 29 and 41.
When was Megan popular?
Megan had one big moment, peaking in 1990. 59% of the babies ever named Megan arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1990 · The most popular names of the 1990s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 39 | 0 |
| 1930s | 47 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 191 | 120 |
| 1950s | 1,887 | 1,500 |
| 1960s | 5,921 | 5,300 |
| 1970s | 37,491 | 35,000 |
| 1980s | 154,070 | 150,000 |
| 1990s | 160,642 | 160,000 |
| 2000s | 66,953 | 66,000 |
| 2010s | 11,499 | 11,000 |
| 2020s | 2,429 | 2,400 |
How many Megans are still alive?
About 430,000 Megans are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 440,000 babies named Megan since 1922.
Nearly every Megan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Megan?
More than half of living Megans are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 11%
- Millennial 60%
- Gen Z 26%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Megan an old name?
Somewhat. Megan is older than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Megan will be 63 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Megan a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Megans are women.
Names the same age as Megan
NAME TWIN
Megan's name twin is Kyle. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kyle's age curve is the closest match to Megan's: 92% alike.
Other spellings: Meghan (35) · Meagan (35) · Meaghan (35)
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Questions about the name Megan
How old is the average Megan?
The average Megan in the US is 35 years old. The median is 35, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Megan?
About 430,000 Megans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 440,000 babies given the name since 1922.
When was the name Megan most popular?
In 1990, when about 20,000 baby girls were named Megan.
Is Megan a Millennial name?
Yes. About 60% of living Megans are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this