Megahn
A girl's name of Welsh origin with 64 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Megahn sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1978, peaking in 1980, with 64 total births across its history.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Megahn is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Megahn is a girl's baby name of Welsh origin, a variant spelling of Megan — the Welsh diminutive of Margaret, from the Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl.' Megan has been one of the most popular Welsh-origin names in English-speaking countries since the 1970s.
Megahn offers a slightly unusual spelling of the beloved Megan. The added H gives it a softer, slightly more elaborate appearance while keeping the name's warm Welsh character intact.
EtymologyShow more
Megahn appeared in SSA records in 1978, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Welsh roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 64 recorded births, Megahn has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Megahn has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1978.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 34 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Megahn
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1980, Megahn is a Gen X staple. Girls named Megahn are most likely born between 1978 and 1990.
How rare is Megahn?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Megahn is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1978, peaked in the 1980s with 34 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Megahn by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1978–1997)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | #15271 |
| 1994 | 5 | #14908 |
| 1993 | 9 | #9238 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12342 |
| 1988 | 5 | #13111 |
| 1986 | 5 | #12101 |
| 1984 | 9 | #7183 |
| 1983 | 6 | #9777 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7167 |
| 1978 | 5 | #10787 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1978–1997