Baby Name Popularity Profile

Morgan

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Morgan.

✦ Sea-circle or sea-dweller 🌍 Celtic nature traditional
National Rank (2025) #559
All-Time Peak Rank #236 Achieved 1995
Total U.S. Births 45,643 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 14.4% Boy / 85.6% Girl Leans Female
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1990s 1,258 births in 1995
πŸ’‘ The Morgan Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Sea-circle or sea-dweller
Language Origin Celtic
Origin Type single
Derived from the Old Welsh name Morcant, composed of the elements mor 'sea' and cant 'circle' or 'to be born'.
Common Nicknames
Morgie
Alternative Spellings
Morgann
Pronunciation: MOR-gΙ™n
Themes & Categories
nature traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Morgan

According to SSA data, Morgan achieved its highest historical rank of #236 in 1995. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1995 with 1,258 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 39.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Morgan across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +39.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,258 births in 1995
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 91 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 252
1890s: 255
1900s: 257
1910s: 1,184
1920s: 1,527
1930s: 1,200
1940s: 1,274
1950s: 1,768
1960s: 2,445
1970s: 3,329
1980s: 7,206
1990s: 10,100
2000s: 7,848
2010s: 4,001
2020s: 2,997

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mor-gan
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Utah
Top States Utah, Idaho, Alaska, Oregon, Washington
States with Data 51
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Utah #600 1,007 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #294 433 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 129 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 828 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #416 1,259 1981 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 216 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #440 819 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 83 1981 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #661 696 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #343 1,191 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #487 1,263 1995 Insufficient historical volume
California #597 5,396 1992 +31.6% Growth
Nevada Unranked 179 1999 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #664 983 1994 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #249 914 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #719 1,756 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #416 921 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #699 1,413 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #534 474 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #656 3,321 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #538 574 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #673 630 1994 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #433 881 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 495 1995 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #403 549 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #456 390 1998 Insufficient historical volume
Vermont Unranked 62 1999 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #283 320 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 241 2002 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #561 941 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 344 1992 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #642 1,383 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #650 1,568 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #774 538 1995 Insufficient historical volume
New York #569 2,176 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #757 654 1996 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 91 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #532 987 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #364 335 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 111 2000 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #606 475 1995 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #620 1,171 1995 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 127 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #599 554 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 65 1988 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 64 1989 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #566 530 1994 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 84 1990 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 27 1985 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 12 1991 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 1992 Insufficient historical volume

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