How Popular (or Rare) was Morgan in 2002?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#60
2002 Rank
1,001
2002 Births
#52
Best Rank (1999)
1,343
Peak Year (1999)
16,122
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 288
Rarity Factor (2002)

📊 The Morgan Story

Morgan is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #60 in 2002 with 1,001 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 1,343 births ranking #52. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 240.5%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 288 boys born was named Morgan. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

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.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Welsh  |  Meaning: sea-born; sea-circle or bright sea in Welsh tradition

Morgan is a strong Welsh classic often linked with the sea. It feels streamlined, capable, and equally at home as a girls' or boys' name.

Historically used as a given name and surname, Morgan became one of the most successful modern unisex names. Its Celtic background and clean sound have helped it stay resilient.

Did you know?Morgan is one of the Welsh names that made the leap into mainstream international unisex use very successfully.
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