Megan Tobar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Megan Tobar — pearl
228K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Megan Tobar 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 Tobar: Armando Tobar (1938–2016), Chilean soccer player Daniella Tobar, Chilean television actress Francisco Tobar García (1928–1997), Ecuadorian writer, diplomat and professor Irene Tobar (born 1989), Ecuadorian soccer player Julio César Tobar (born 1978), Colombian soccer player Luis Alberto Luna Tobar, (1923–2017), Ecuadorian Roman Catholic prelate Rafael Tobar (born 1975), Salvadoran soccer player Roberto Tobar (born 1978), Chilean soccer referee RusherKing, (born 2000 AS Thomas Tobar) Argentine rapper Whiquitta Tobar, American lawyer and former college basketball player 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: Tobar

Spanish

Armando Tobar (1938–2016), Chilean soccer player Daniella Tobar, Chilean television actress Francisco Tobar García (1928–1997), Ecuadorian writer, diplomat and professor Irene Tobar (born 1989), Ecuadorian soccer player Julio César Tobar (born 1978), Colombian soccer player Luis Alberto Luna Tobar, (1923–2017), Ecuadorian Roman Catholic prelate Rafael Tobar (born 1975), Salvadoran soccer player Roberto Tobar (born 1978), Chilean soccer referee RusherKing, (born 2000 AS Thomas Tobar) Argentine rapper Whiquitta Tobar, American lawyer and former college basketball player

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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 Tobar

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 Tobar:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Tobar?
The surname Tobar originates from Spanish. Armando Tobar (1938–2016), Chilean soccer player Daniella Tobar, Chilean television actress Francisco Tobar García (1928–1997), Ecuadorian writer, diplomat and professor Irene Tobar (born 1989), Ecuadorian soccer player Julio César Tobar (born 1978), Colombian soccer player Luis Alberto Luna Tobar, (1923–2017), Ecuadorian Roman Catholic prelate Rafael Tobar (born 1975), Salvadoran soccer player Roberto Tobar (born 1978), Chilean soccer referee RusherKing, (born 2000 AS Thomas Tobar) Argentine rapper Whiquitta Tobar, American lawyer and former college basketball player
What are the origins of the name Megan Tobar?
The name Megan Tobar combines two different traditions: the first name Megan has Latin roots, while the surname Tobar originates from Spanish.
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