Girl · #8,132 in 2026

Meaghann

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

Current Rank

#8,132

Peak Rank

#5,322 (1988)

Total Babies

145

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

1996

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#5322

Peak Rank

145

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Meaghann

Meaghann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 15 Meaghanns were born — ranking #5,322 that year. As of 2026, Meaghann ranks #8,132 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 145 Meaghanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Meaghann

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

Meagan
Meegan
Mcgann
Megan
Meghan
Mccann
Maegan
Magan
Magen
Meighan
Mogan
Magoon

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meaghann

What does the name Meaghann mean?

Meaghann is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Meaghann in 2026?

In 2026, Meaghann ranks #8,132 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Meaghann most popular?

Meaghann reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #5,322 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Meaghann a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Meaghann?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Meaghann include Countess, Vinessa, Bryant. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Meaghann

Meaghann is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 145 births in the dataset. Meaghann's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #5,322. Use the chart and map above to compare Meaghann'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.