Megan Meier

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Megan Meier — pearl
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Megan Meier 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 Meier: Meier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯ɐ] ) is a variant of the German surname Meyer. Adolf Meier (1902–1949), Swiss athlete Albert Meier, Swiss footballer Alexander Meier (born 1983), German footballer Andre Meier (born 1965), Swiss footballer Andreas Meier (born 1962), Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician Anne-Gudrun Meier-Scherling (1906–2002), German lawyer Annelies Meier, Swiss orienteering competitor Annemarie Sylvia Meier (born 1957), German chess master Arnd Meier (born 1973), German race car driver August Meier (1923–2003), American historian Barbara Meier (. 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: Meier

English

Meier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯ɐ] ) is a variant of the German surname Meyer. Adolf Meier (1902–1949), Swiss athlete Albert Meier, Swiss footballer Alexander Meier (born 1983), German footballer Andre Meier (born 1965), Swiss footballer Andreas Meier (born 1962), Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician Anne-Gudrun Meier-Scherling (1906–2002), German lawyer Annelies Meier, Swiss orienteering competitor Annemarie Sylvia Meier (born 1957), German chess master Arnd Meier (born 1973), German race car driver August Meier (1923–2003), American historian Barbara Meier (.

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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 Meier

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 Meier:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Meier?
The surname Meier originates from English. Meier (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ̯ɐ] ) is a variant of the German surname Meyer. Adolf Meier (1902–1949), Swiss athlete Albert Meier, Swiss footballer Alexander Meier (born 1983), German footballer Andre Meier (born 1965), Swiss footballer Andreas Meier (born 1962), Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician Anne-Gudrun Meier-Scherling (1906–2002), German lawyer Annelies Meier, Swiss orienteering competitor Annemarie Sylvia Meier (born 1957), German chess master Arnd Meier (born 1973), German race car driver August Meier (1923–2003), American historian Barbara Meier (.
What are the origins of the name Megan Meier?
The name Megan Meier combines two different traditions: the first name Megan has Latin roots, while the surname Meier originates from English.
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