How old is someone named Meghan?
The average Meghan is 35 years old.
Half of all living Meghans are between 29 and 42.
When was Meghan popular?
Meghan was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1985, and dropped away. That's why most Meghans are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 102 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 958 | 850 |
| 1970s | 9,396 | 8,900 |
| 1980s | 36,353 | 35,000 |
| 1990s | 31,528 | 31,000 |
| 2000s | 14,099 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 3,045 | 3,000 |
| 2020s | 1,246 | 1,200 |
How many Meghans are still alive?
About 94,000 Meghans are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 97,000 babies named Meghan since 1952.
Nearly every Meghan ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Meghan?
More than half of living Meghans are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 13%
- Millennial 59%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 3%
Is Meghan an old name?
Somewhat. Meghan 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 Meghan will be 62 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Meghan a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Meghans are women.
Names the same age as Meghan
NAME TWIN
Meghan's name twin is Eboni. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Eboni's age curve is the closest match to Meghan's: 90% alike.
Other spellings: Megan (35) · Meagan (35) · Meaghan (35)
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Questions about the name Meghan
How old is the average Meghan?
The average Meghan in the US is 35 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Meghan?
About 94,000 Meghans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 97,000 babies given the name since 1952.
When was the name Meghan most popular?
In 1985, when about 4,700 baby girls were named Meghan.
Is Meghan a Millennial name?
Yes. About 59% of living Meghans 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