gender neutral
Morgan
sea circle, bright sea
About Morgan
Timeless and strong, this classic unisex option has served families beautifully across generations and geographies. The Welsh roots provide historical depth while the name's adaptability keeps it perpetually relevant. Its gender-neutral quality offers freedom from traditional constraints, allowing your daughter to define the name on her own terms rather than being confined by feminine stereotypes. Two solid syllables create a grounded, substantial feel that conveys reliability and strength. The name works across professional and personal spheres with equal effectiveness, never seeming out of place. It's recognizable without being common, familiar without being boring. Parents who choose this name often value equality, independence, and practical elegance over frills and flourishes. The versatility extends to cultural boundaries as well, functioning smoothly in diverse communities. It's a name that respects tradition while embracing modern values.
Popularity of the Name Morgan
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | #913 | ||||
| 1977 | #732 | ||||
| 1978 | #636 | ||||
| 1979 | #459 | ||||
| 1980 | #244 | ||||
| 1981 | #162 | ||||
| 1982 | #169 | #295 | |||
| 1983 | #167 | #306 | |||
| 1984 | #132 | #248 | |||
| 1985 | #127 | #175 | |||
| 1986 | #113 | #177 | |||
| 1987 | #95 | #159 | |||
| 1988 | #78 | #115 | |||
| 1989 | #69 | #89 | |||
| 1990 | #58 | #94 | |||
| 1991 | #49 | #113 | #102 | ||
| 1992 | #41 | #73 | #101 | ||
| 1993 | #34 | #88 | #75 | ||
| 1994 | #25 | #79 | #56 | ||
| 1995 | #23 | #70 | #58 | ||
| 1996 | #25 | #63 | #59 | ||
| 1997 | #22 | #125 | #65 | #656 | #45 |
| 1998 | #23 | #77 | #83 | #407 | #51 |
| 1999 | #24 | #54 | #85 | #425 | #50 |
| 2000 | #25 | #51 | #100 | #449 | #51 |
| 2001 | #29 | #50 | #94 | #384 | #58 |
| 2002 | #29 | #57 | #180 | #287 | #52 |
| 2003 | #29 | #54 | #119 | #290 | #54 |
| 2004 | #31 | #67 | #164 | #403 | #54 |
| 2005 | #33 | #80 | #254 | #272 | #60 |
| 2006 | #35 | #86 | #247 | #360 | #65 |
| 2007 | #43 | #98 | #157 | #534 | #87 |
| 2008 | #46 | #115 | #172 | #457 | #83 |
| 2009 | #57 | #155 | #230 | #481 | #95 |
| 2010 | #63 | #203 | #181 | #723 | #106 |
| 2011 | #75 | #255 | #257 | #590 | #124 |
| 2012 | #82 | #309 | #291 | #430 | #155 |
| 2013 | #100 | #397 | #312 | #710 | #154 |
| 2014 | #102 | #428 | #335 | #179 | |
| 2015 | #121 | #582 | #431 | #183 | |
| 2016 | #132 | #502 | #325 | #714 | #195 |
| 2017 | #153 | #569 | #696 | #318 | |
| 2018 | #163 | #538 | #341 | #297 | |
| 2019 | #176 | #517 | #361 | #326 | |
| 2020 | #195 | #620 | #589 | #356 | |
| 2021 | #205 | #529 | #451 | #273 | |
| 2022 | #215 | #527 | #293 | #690 | #306 |
| 2023 | #247 | #469 | #346 | #312 | |
| 2024 | #277 | #518 | #397 | #426 | |
| 2025 | #312 | #602 | #793 | #365 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Morgan
- Morgana
- Morgane
- Morgaine
- Morgun
Names Similar to Morgan
Nicknames for Morgan
- Mo
- Morgie
- Momo
- Mog
- Mogs
Famous People Named Morgan
| Morgan Fairchild | American actress |
| Morgan Freeman | American Olympic gold medalist - swimming |
| Morgan Hurd | American gymnast and world champion |
| Morgan Pressel | American professional golfer |
| Morgan Saylor | American actress |
| Morgan Smith | American beauty pageant titleholder - Miss USA 2010 |
| Morgan York | American actress |
| Morgan Ortagus | American political commentator and spokesperson |
| Morgan Reid | British Paralympic athlete - swimming |
| Morgan Gould | South African actress and TV presenter |
| Morgan McMichaels | Scottish drag queen and reality TV star |
| Morgan De Sanctis | Italian former football goalkeeper |
| Morgan Uceny | American middle-distance runner |
| Morgan Elizabeth York | American child actress - Cheaper by the Dozen movies |
| Morgan Smith Goodwin | American actress and model - Wendy's commercials |
| Morgan Flynn | Australian artist and illustrator |
| Morgan Brown | American film producer |
| Morgan Griffin | Australian actress |
| Morgan Lander | Canadian musician - Kittie |
| Morgan Harper Nichols | American singer-songwriter and poet |
Characters Named Morgan
| Morgan Le Fay | Arthurian sorceress and antagonist |
| Morgan Pendragon | Character in the TV series "Merlin" |
| Morgan, the Pirate | Character in the film "The Black Pirate" - 1926 |
| Morgan Shaw | Character in the TV series "Chuck" |
| Morgan Jones | Character in the TV series "The Walking Dead" |
| Morgan Grimes | Character in the TV series "Chuck" |
| Morgan Edge | Character in DC Comics - Superman's enemy |
| Morgan, the Elder Sister | Character in the manga and anime "Cardcaptor Sakura" |
| Morgan Ross | Character in the TV series "Jessie" |
| Morgan Stark | Character in the TV series "The CW Arrowverse" - Arrow's daughter |
| Morgan Fay | Character in the video game "Quest for Glory IV" |
| Morgan Adams | Character in the film "Cutthroat Island" |
| Morgan Rowlands | Character in the "Sweep" book series |
| Morgan Fell | Character in the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Morgan, the Phantom's Daughter | Character in the comic strip "The Phantom" |
| Morgan Yu | Character in the video game "Prey" |
| Morgan, the Headmistress | Character in the TV series "The Worst Witch" |
| Morgan Waverly | Character in the film "Excalibur" |
| Morgan, the Kassandra Coven | Character in the book "The Secret Circle" by L.J. Smith |