Megan Ansley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Megan Ansley — pearl
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Megan Ansley is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Megan is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Megan is a Welsh feminine given name, originally a diminutive form of Margaret. Margaret is from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), Latin margarīta, "pearl". Megan is one of the most popular Welsh-language names for women in Wales and England, and is commonly truncated to Meg. Megan was one of the most popular feminine names in the English-speaking world in the 1990s, peaking in 1990 in the United States and 1999 in the United Kingdom. Approximately 54% of people named Megan born in the US were born in 1990 or later. The surname Ansley: Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton Megan is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 228K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Megan reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Megan

Meaning: pearl

Latin

Megan is a Welsh feminine given name, originally a diminutive form of Margaret. Margaret is from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), Latin margarīta, "pearl". Megan is one of the most popular Welsh-language names for women in Wales and England, and is commonly truncated to Meg. Megan was one of the most popular feminine names in the English-speaking world in the 1990s, peaking in 1990 in the United States and 1999 in the United Kingdom. Approximately 54% of people named Megan born in the US were born in 1990 or later.

Surname: Ansley

English

Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Megan is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Megan by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Megan Ansley

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Megan Ansley:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Megan?
The first name Megan originates from Latin. Megan is a Welsh feminine given name, originally a diminutive form of Margaret. Margaret is from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), Latin margarīta, "pearl". Megan is one of the most popular Welsh-language names for women in Wales and England, and is commonly truncated to Meg. Megan was one of the most popular feminine names in the English-speaking world in the 1990s, peaking in 1990 in the United States and 1999 in the United Kingdom. Approximately 54% of people named Megan born in the US were born in 1990 or later.
When was Megan most popular?
The name Megan reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ansley?
The surname Ansley originates from English. Derrick Ansley (born 1981), American football coach Edwin P. Ansley (1865–1923), American real estate developer Giselle Ansley (born 1992), English field hockey player John Ansley (1774–1845), Lord Mayor of London Josh Ansley, American musician Mary Anne Ansley (fl. 1810–1840), English artist Michael Ansley (born 1967), American basketball player Ronald Ansley (1908–1965), Canadian politician Sam Ansley (born c. 1959), American football player Zachary Ansley (born 1972), Canadian actor Grace Ansley, a character in the short story "Roman Fever" by Edith Wharton
What are the origins of the name Megan Ansley?
The name Megan Ansley combines two different traditions: the first name Megan has Latin roots, while the surname Ansley originates from English.
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