Girls name · California
Megan in California
In SSA data for California, 42,128 babies are named Megan across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1943. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #886 most popular girls name, with 33 born.
Popularity over time
Megan in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 5 | #962 |
| 1958 | 60 | #373 |
| 1969 | 123 | #249 |
| 1980 | 866 | #35 |
| 1992 | 1,641 | #17 |
| 2003 | 713 | #61 |
| 2014 | 134 | #319 |
| 2025 | 33 | #886 |
The most Megan births in California in a single year was 2,008, in 1990. Megan's highest rank in California was #14, set in 1985.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #14 in 1985 to #975 in 1946, starting at #962 in 1943 and ending at #886 in 2025.
Nationally, Megan's strongest state was South Dakota, where it hit #1 in 1994. See Megan in every state →
How popular is Megan in California?
In SSA data for California, 42,128 babies are named Megan across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1943. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #886 most popular girls name, with 33 born.
How many babies are named Megan in California?
33 Megan babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Megan in California?
In 2025, Megan sat at #886 on the girls list for California.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.