gender neutral
Morgan
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About Morgan
This sophisticated name carries a timeless quality that bridges traditional and contemporary sensibilities. Morgan works beautifully across all stages of life, from a curious toddler to a confident professional. The name has enjoyed popularity in various cultures while maintaining its distinctive character. Parents who choose Morgan often appreciate its literary connections and artistic associations. It offers versatility without sacrificing strength, making it suitable for a child with any personality type. The name flows well with most surnames and rarely requires spelling out in conversation. Morgan has been embraced by families seeking something classic yet not overly common, providing their son with a name that stands out without being unusual. Its balanced syllables create a pleasant sound that's easy to pronounce across different languages and regions.
Popularity of the Name Morgan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #288 | ||||
| 1881 | #346 | ||||
| 1882 | #369 | ||||
| 1883 | #409 | ||||
| 1884 | #304 | ||||
| 1885 | #338 | ||||
| 1886 | #306 | ||||
| 1887 | #418 | ||||
| 1888 | #411 | ||||
| 1889 | #365 | ||||
| 1890 | #375 | ||||
| 1891 | #405 | ||||
| 1892 | #418 | ||||
| 1893 | #388 | ||||
| 1894 | #314 | ||||
| 1895 | #378 | ||||
| 1896 | #394 | ||||
| 1897 | #349 | ||||
| 1898 | #372 | ||||
| 1899 | #329 | ||||
| 1900 | #410 | ||||
| 1901 | #500 | ||||
| 1902 | #433 | ||||
| 1903 | #390 | ||||
| 1904 | #530 | ||||
| 1905 | #387 | ||||
| 1906 | #452 | ||||
| 1907 | #532 | ||||
| 1908 | #420 | ||||
| 1909 | #431 | ||||
| 1910 | #391 | ||||
| 1911 | #387 | ||||
| 1912 | #445 | ||||
| 1913 | #421 | ||||
| 1914 | #430 | ||||
| 1915 | #474 | ||||
| 1916 | #450 | ||||
| 1917 | #424 | ||||
| 1918 | #459 | ||||
| 1919 | #507 | ||||
| 1920 | #481 | ||||
| 1921 | #455 | ||||
| 1922 | #514 | ||||
| 1923 | #496 | ||||
| 1924 | #497 | ||||
| 1925 | #480 | ||||
| 1926 | #486 | ||||
| 1927 | #501 | ||||
| 1928 | #528 | ||||
| 1929 | #502 | ||||
| 1930 | #577 | ||||
| 1931 | #495 | ||||
| 1932 | #485 | ||||
| 1933 | #509 | ||||
| 1934 | #529 | ||||
| 1935 | #498 | ||||
| 1936 | #521 | ||||
| 1937 | #572 | ||||
| 1938 | #541 | ||||
| 1939 | #562 | ||||
| 1940 | #507 | ||||
| 1941 | #595 | ||||
| 1942 | #583 | ||||
| 1943 | #571 | ||||
| 1944 | #537 | ||||
| 1945 | #574 | ||||
| 1946 | #528 | ||||
| 1947 | #514 | ||||
| 1948 | #610 | ||||
| 1949 | #619 | ||||
| 1950 | #623 | ||||
| 1951 | #552 | ||||
| 1952 | #541 | ||||
| 1953 | #587 | ||||
| 1954 | #542 | ||||
| 1955 | #519 | ||||
| 1956 | #534 | ||||
| 1957 | #567 | ||||
| 1958 | #557 | ||||
| 1959 | #525 | ||||
| 1960 | #500 | #204 | |||
| 1961 | #554 | ||||
| 1962 | #499 | ||||
| 1963 | #536 | ||||
| 1964 | #521 | #162 | |||
| 1965 | #536 | #153 | |||
| 1966 | #508 | #253 | #170 | ||
| 1967 | #463 | #257 | #136 | ||
| 1968 | #469 | #237 | #158 | ||
| 1969 | #435 | #278 | #184 | ||
| 1970 | #449 | #245 | #148 | ||
| 1971 | #464 | #134 | |||
| 1972 | #453 | #222 | #133 | ||
| 1973 | #488 | #280 | #119 | ||
| 1974 | #480 | #296 | #115 | ||
| 1975 | #476 | #214 | #116 | ||
| 1976 | #448 | #256 | #125 | ||
| 1977 | #408 | #144 | #152 | ||
| 1978 | #391 | #142 | #143 | ||
| 1979 | #350 | #208 | #155 | ||
| 1980 | #292 | #252 | #154 | ||
| 1981 | #275 | #219 | #163 | ||
| 1982 | #313 | #155 | #172 | ||
| 1983 | #313 | #145 | #177 | ||
| 1984 | #290 | #192 | #135 | ||
| 1985 | #298 | #146 | #198 | ||
| 1986 | #304 | #149 | #201 | ||
| 1987 | #282 | #87 | #178 | ||
| 1988 | #281 | #101 | #199 | ||
| 1989 | #294 | #106 | #213 | ||
| 1990 | #278 | #131 | #215 | ||
| 1991 | #288 | #176 | #191 | #191 | |
| 1992 | #287 | #135 | #176 | #215 | |
| 1993 | #312 | #135 | #271 | #207 | |
| 1994 | #272 | #127 | #245 | #156 | |
| 1995 | #236 | #138 | #217 | #142 | |
| 1996 | #244 | #106 | #205 | #132 | |
| 1997 | #266 | #128 | #126 | #187 | #138 |
| 1998 | #298 | #69 | #128 | #113 | #155 |
| 1999 | #317 | #56 | #104 | #113 | #183 |
| 2000 | #332 | #58 | #141 | #108 | #185 |
| 2001 | #349 | #61 | #118 | #132 | #189 |
| 2002 | #372 | #66 | #204 | #136 | #264 |
| 2003 | #361 | #66 | #153 | #137 | #206 |
| 2004 | #310 | #72 | #182 | #183 | #184 |
| 2005 | #334 | #85 | #188 | #164 | #183 |
| 2006 | #365 | #94 | #189 | #164 | #231 |
| 2007 | #404 | #98 | #334 | #214 | #259 |
| 2008 | #416 | #102 | #217 | #184 | #278 |
| 2009 | #460 | #105 | #368 | #165 | #295 |
| 2010 | #519 | #114 | #406 | #175 | #289 |
| 2011 | #539 | #135 | #428 | #155 | #355 |
| 2012 | #583 | #143 | #368 | #204 | #332 |
| 2013 | #660 | #160 | #213 | #368 | |
| 2014 | #652 | #194 | #242 | #405 | |
| 2015 | #671 | #212 | #379 | #250 | #453 |
| 2016 | #643 | #229 | #453 | #339 | #388 |
| 2017 | #680 | #279 | #440 | #289 | #487 |
| 2018 | #743 | #300 | #354 | #496 | |
| 2019 | #729 | #295 | #350 | #488 | |
| 2020 | #695 | #329 | #433 | #440 | |
| 2021 | #611 | #407 | #390 | #503 | |
| 2022 | #540 | #402 | #605 | #380 | |
| 2023 | #550 | #384 | #400 | #343 | #409 |
| 2024 | #531 | #358 | #474 | #610 | #461 |
| 2025 | #559 | #355 | #606 | #576 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Morgan
- Morgann
- Morgun
- Morgyn
Names Similar to Morgan
Nicknames for Morgan
- Morg
- Mo
- Morgy
- Morgie
- Gorge
Famous People Named Morgan
| Morgan Freeman | American actor and narrator |
| Morgan Tsvangirai | Zimbabwean politician |
| Morgan Spurlock | American filmmaker and television producer |
| Morgan Wallen | American country music singer |
| Morgan Rielly | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Morgan Schneiderlin | French footballer |
| Morgan Burnett | American football player |
| Morgan Stanley | American financier and philanthropist |
| Morgan Shepherd | American NASCAR driver |
| Morgan Smith | American athlete and Olympian |
| Morgan De Sanctis | Italian football goalkeeper |
| Morgan Fox | English footballer |
| Morgan Gould | South African soccer player |
| Morgan Goulding | Canadian artist |
| Morgan Hentzen | American baseball player |
| Morgan Tuck | American basketball player |
Characters Named Morgan
| Morgan Stark | Character from Marvel's "Iron Man" comics |
| Morgan Jones | Character from "The Walking Dead" TV series |
| Morgan Pendragon | Character from Arthurian legends |
| Morgan Grimes | Character from TV series "Chuck" |
| Morgan Earp | Character from Western legends |
| Morgan le Fay | Character from Arthurian legends |
| Morgan Corinthos | Character from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Morgan Yu | Character from the video game "Prey" |
| Morgan Edge | Character from DC Comics |
| Morgan Adams | Character from the film "Cutthroat Island" |
| Morgan Blackhand | Character from the Cyberpunk 2020 role-playing game |
| Morgan Pym | Character from the TV series "The Collector" |
| Morgan Finch | Character from the TV series "Person of Interest" |
| Morgan "Del" Delaney | Character from the film "Pacific Rim" |
| Morgan Proctor | Character from the TV series "Futurama" |
| Morgan Ross | Character from the TV series "Jessie" |
| Morgan Sturtz | Character from the film "Half Baked" |