Girl · #16,098 in 2026

Maigen

Ballyconnell is a town in County Cavan, Ireland. It is on the N87 road at the junction of four townlands: Annagh, Cullyleenan, Doon (Tomregan) and Derryginny, and is in the civil parish of Tomregan, in the historical barony of Tullyhaw.

Current Rank
#16,098
Peak Rank
#7,513 (1995)
Total Babies
109
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1978
First Year
2004
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#7513
Peak Rank
109
Total Count
16
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Maigen

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ballyconnell is a town in County Cavan, Ireland. It is on the N87 road at the junction of four townlands: Annagh, Cullyleenan, Doon (Tomregan) and Derryginny, and is in the civil parish of Tomregan, in the historical barony of Tullyhaw.

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The Story of Maigen

Maigen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 11 Maigens were born — ranking #7,513 that year. As of 2026, Maigen ranks #16,098 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 109 Maigens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Maigen

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • See also: Category:People from Ballyconnell Mary Freehill , former Lord Mayor of Dublin
  • James Dillon , Roman Catholic Bishop of Kilmore from 1800 to 1806 [ citation needed ]
  • Leona Maguire , professional golfer
  • Lisa Maguire , former professional golfer

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Names that sound like Maigen

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maigen

What does the name Maigen mean?
Ballyconnell is a town in County Cavan, Ireland. It is on the N87 road at the junction of four townlands: Annagh, Cullyleenan, Doon (Tomregan) and Derryginny, and is in the civil parish of Tomregan, in the historical barony of Tullyhaw.
How popular is Maigen in 2026?
In 2026, Maigen ranks #16,098 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Maigen most popular?
Maigen reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #7,513 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Maigen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Maigen is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Maigen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maigen include Evely, Stephanye, Marialena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maigen

Maigen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 109 births in the dataset. Maigen's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #7,513. Use the chart and map above to compare Maigen'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.