How Popular (or Rare) was Megan in 1997?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#5
1997 Rank
5,724
1997 Births
#3
Best Rank (1998)
6,444
Peak Year (1999)
70,928
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 51
Rarity Factor (1997)

📊 The Megan Story

Megan is an extremely popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5 in 1997 with 5,724 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 6,444 births ranking #3. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 15.7%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 51 girls born was named Megan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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