Girl · #13,831 in 2026

Maegen

Name: Popularity of the name Maegen in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Maegen, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,831

Peak Rank

#2,345 (1990)

Total Babies

875

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2008

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#2345

Peak Rank

875

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maegen

Maegen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 53 Maegens were born — ranking #2,345 that year. As of 2026, Maegen ranks #13,831 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 875 Maegens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Maegen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maegen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maegen

What does the name Maegen mean?

Maegen is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maegen in 2026?

In 2026, Maegen ranks #13,831 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Maegen most popular?

Maegen reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,345 that year with 53 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maegen most popular?

Maegen has historically been most popular in Missouri, New York, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maegen.

Is Maegen a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Maegen is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Maegen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maegen include Roselin, Takayla, Suzzette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maegen

Maegen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 875 births in the dataset. Maegen's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,345. Use the chart and map above to compare Maegen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.