How Popular (or Rare) was Morgan in 2023?

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#247
2023 Rank
1,247
2023 Births
#22
Best Rank (1997)
10,342
Peak Year (1997)
146,528
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,285
Rarity Factor (2023)

πŸ“Š The Morgan Story

Morgan is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #247 in 2023 with 1,247 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 10,342 births ranking #22. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 87.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,285 girls born was named Morgan. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 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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