Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Morgan.
National Rank (2025)
#312
All-Time Peak Rank
#22 (1997)
Total U.S. Births
223,626
Unisex Distribution17.0% Boy / 83.0% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Morgan Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Morgan
According to SSA data, Morgan achieved its highest historical rank of #22 in 1997. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1995 with 10,877 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 63.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 75 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Morgan scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-63.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,877Births in 1995
Years in Top 100
27yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
75Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:0
1930s:5
1940s:22
1950s:110
1960s:354
1970s:1,569
1980s:24,287
1990s:91,196
2000s:70,746
2010s:27,641
2020s:7,691
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMor-gan
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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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