Morgan Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Morgan

Morgan Name Origin: Welsh
Pronunciation: morr-gan
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Morgan Name Meaning

The name Morgan is often associated with the sea, as it means “born of the sea” or “sea-born” in Welsh. This association with the sea gives the name a sense of strength and power, as the sea is often seen as a force to be reckoned with. It also brings a sense of mystery, as the sea is deep and unknown.

Another interpretation of the name is that it comes from “Morgen” meaning the morning or the dawn. This interpretation brings a sense of new beginnings and hope.

History of the Name Morgan

The name Morgan has its roots in Welsh mythology. It is derived from the name Morcant, which was the name of a powerful king in Welsh legend. This king was known for his strength and bravery, and his name was passed down through the generations as a symbol of those qualities.

The name Morgan first became popular in Wales in the Middle Ages. It was brought to England by Welsh settlers and quickly spread throughout the country. In the 19th century, the name Morgan began to gain popularity in the United States and has been a favorite name for girls ever since.

Popularity of the Name Morgan

The name Morgan has been a popular choice for girls for centuries. In the United States, it has consistently been in the top 100 most popular names for girls since the late 19th century. In recent years, it has been in the top 50 most popular names for girls.

It is a versatile name that can be used for a wide range of girls, from the strong and independent to the sweet and feminine. It is a name that is both classic and modern, making it a great choice for parents looking for a name that will stand the test of time.

Final Thoughts on the Name Morgan

The name Morgan is a great choice for parents looking for a strong, classic name for their daughter. It has a rich history and a powerful meaning, and has been a popular choice for girls for centuries. Whether you’re looking for a name that evokes the sea or the morning, Morgan is a great choice.

So, whether you’re naming a baby girl, or just trying to pick the perfect pen name, Morgan is a name that will make a lasting impression. It’s a name that will always be in style, because it’s a name that has stood the test of time.

Morgan Name Popularity

How popular is the name Morgan? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	—	0	0%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
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1918	—	0	0%
1919	—	0	0%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	—	0	0%
1922	—	0	0%
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1924	—	0	0%
1925	—	0	0%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	—	0	0%
1929	—	0	0%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	—	0	0%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	—	0	0%
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1942	—	0	0%
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1946	—	0	0%
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1960	—	0	0%
1961	1,966	8	0.0004%
1962	—	0	0%
1963	2,065	6	0.0003%
1964	1,786	11	0.0006%
1965	1,528	18	0.0011%
1966	2,364	5	0.0003%
1967	1,847	11	0.0007%
1968	2,049	7	0.0005%
1969	1,391	29	0.0019%
1970	1,427	32	0.002%
1971	1,615	22	0.0015%
1972	1,640	19	0.0014%
1973	1,219	42	0.0032%
1974	1,330	36	0.0028%
1975	1,194	50	0.0039%
1976	961	82	0.0064%
1977	795	135	0.01%
1978	652	198	0.0147%
1979	473	387	0.0274%
1980	244	1,035	0.0708%
1981	162	1,752	0.1192%
1982	169	1,705	0.1141%
1983	166	1,650	0.1118%
1984	131	2,167	0.1457%
1985	127	2,279	0.1501%
1986	113	2,473	0.1638%
1987	95	2,924	0.1916%
1988	78	3,795	0.2435%
1989	69	4,427	0.2743%
1990	58	6,049	0.365%
1991	49	6,792	0.4167%
1992	41	7,788	0.4879%
1993	34	8,571	0.5498%
1994	25	10,655	0.6943%
1995	23	10,875	0.7216%
1996	25	10,292	0.6874%
1997	22	10,341	0.6992%
1998	23	10,217	0.6826%
1999	24	9,606	0.6414%
2000	25	9,498	0.6218%
2001	29	8,735	0.5797%
2002	29	8,432	0.5627%
2003	29	7,926	0.521%
2004	31	7,294	0.4786%
2005	33	6,748	0.4413%
2006	35	6,491	0.4145%
2007	43	5,658	0.3586%
2008	46	5,334	0.3451%
2009	56	4,610	0.3084%
2010	63	4,069	0.2824%
2011	75	3,665	0.2572%
2012	82	3,394	0.2382%
2013	100	3,114	0.2187%
2014	102	2,992	0.2054%
2015	119	2,678	0.1841%
2016	130	2,321	0.161%
2017	150	1,893	0.1356%
2018	160	1,734	0.1262%
2019	170	1,622	0.1198%
2020	191	1,440	0.1131%
2021	206	1,328	0.1086%
2022	214	1,350	0.1023%

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Names Like Morgan

If you like Morgan, you’ll love these other names like Morgan.

What names are variants of Morgan?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Morgan.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Morgaine	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh
Morgana	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh
Morgance	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh
Morgane	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh
Morganica	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh
Morgann	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh
Morganne	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh
Morgayne	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh
Morgen	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh
Morgin	Circling sea or great brightness; bright or white sea dweller	Welsh

What names sound like Morgan?

If you like how Morgan sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Morgan.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Margeen	Pearl	Greek
Marghanita	Pearl	Greek

Lists With Morgan

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Siblings of Morgan

Mamas with kids named Morgan also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
James	Supplanter	English
David	Beloved	Hebrew

Gemma	Precious stone	Italian
Malachi	My messenger	Hebrew
Roxie	Dawn	Persian

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28 Comments

Elsie Dec 20 at 12:38 pm

Actually my daughter’s name is Morganna ( Mix of Morgan + Anna ) and it just created the grace of sea 🙂
But mostly she prefers to be call Morgan ( Well she’s only 6, her name is too hard for her )
Her dad calls her Morganita ( the gem stone ) and in kindergarten so many calls her Mora or Morana or even Annie.
I like Morgan!

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Morgan Oct 4 at 9:06 am

My name is Morgan and I really like my name!

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Frank May 24 at 1:38 am

I love the name but I was thought is a male name

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Morgan Aug 18 at 10:59 am

This is the first time in 37 years I’ve seen my name — Morgan — meaning “circling sea”. It has always meant “of the sea” or “by the sea”….

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Kennedy Jan 25 at 8:31 am

I adore this name! I love all the variation of the name Morgan. Morgana or Muirgan they’re all cute! It reminds me a powerful, beautiful and brave sea goddess 🙂

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- Riley Apr 14 at 8:01 pm
  
  Oh my kid name is Morgan
  
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Morgan Dec 1 at 4:00 pm

I love the name Morgan but My name is Morgan! But I am a girl.

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- Morgan Dec 1 at 4:03 pm
  
  Also my nicknames are morgs morgie mor and also just M
  
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  - Autumn Oct 28 at 5:14 pm
    
    I named my daughter Morgan & call her Morgie.
    
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    - Morgan Charity Nov 20 at 3:52 pm
      
      My name is Morgan Charity and my nickname is Mogie Lol!?
      
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      - Avonda Ellison Apr 14 at 7:59 pm
        
        I have a daughter name Morgan and she was very sweet about her she would make the most funniest faces ever
  - Morgan C Nov 20 at 6:57 pm
    
    My name is Morgan I have also had the nicknames morgy and morgs
    
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- Eliza Dec 5 at 2:05 am
  
  Morgan is completely a girls name sweetheart. You have the most beautiful name in the world ?
  
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Liza Oct 27 at 2:14 am

Well I do always love this name. It’s uncommon and remind me a beautiful mermaid.
So I named her Morgan Isabella.
We call her Mora as the nickname.

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Nadia Oct 17 at 2:49 am

Well. I watched Avengers Endgame deleted scene. When Tony met his daughter. And even after watching the movie again every time I saw Morgan H Stark my baby kicked me hard. Her daddy told me she loves the name Morgan so we named her Morgan Antonia 🙂

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Lynne Carr Oct 8 at 8:39 am

My brother who is now in his seventies middle name is Morgan. I was torn between naming my eldest son Morgan or Jordan, I chose the latter. They are both strong sounding names. I love them equally.

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- Morgan Apr 14 at 7:54 am
  
  My name is Morgan and l love it. I what’d to do some research on it. And l found a lot of amazing things about the name Morgan. And l’m proud to have this name and I know that l will wear it proudly.
  
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Sonia Aug 11 at 3:59 am

I’m happy Morgan is now a girl’s name. It’s so cute on a little girl and strong for a young woman.

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Helen Aug 2 at 12:05 pm

Uncommon and strong ! It has a beautiful sound and sweet for a little girl ?

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Liza Jun 30 at 1:29 am

Uncommon, Beautiful, Girly and Pretty .
A pretty name for a pretty girl(???)

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Savannah May 2 at 4:45 am

Daddy picked name. Mommy loved it

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Savannah May 2 at 4:43 am

Daddy picked name and mommy loved it.

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Ella Mar 27 at 6:57 am

My daughter’s name is Morgan and her middle name is Ella . I really love her name 🙂

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Elizabeth Mar 19 at 10:25 am

I really really love this name ! I do prefer it on a girl. If my baby is going to be a girl , Morgan is her name and stark for middle name ( I’m a huge marvel fan ?)

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Chelsey Mar 15 at 5:33 pm

My daughter is full of spunk

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Mechiko Jun 22 at 8:13 am

I just was thinking

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Mama jess Jun 13 at 3:46 pm

I’m on the fence if I like that it is both a boys and girls name. I like that you don’t hear it too often

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Gabrielle Apr 13 at 10:49 am

Morgan is my mother’s maiden name. So we took my grandmothers first name and made it our daughters middle name. Baby girl has her great grandmothers name in reverse!

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