Girls name · Illinois
Megan in Illinois
Megan was the 778th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 12 babies named Megan that year. Since 1947, Illinois families have named 22,602 babies Megan.
Popularity over time
Megan in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 | 857th |
| 1960 | 21 | 493rd |
| 1971 | 121 | 139th |
| 1982 | 586 | 23rd |
| 1992 | 865 | 11th |
| 2003 | 376 | 26th |
| 2014 | 43 | 302nd |
| 2025 | 12 | 778th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 857th in 1947 to 778th in 2025.
The most babies named Megan in Illinois in a single year was 1,079, in 1985. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1985.
Across the country, Megan reached its best rank of #1 in South Dakota (1994). See Megan in every state →
How popular is Megan in Illinois?
Megan was the 778th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 12 babies named Megan that year. Since 1947, Illinois families have named 22,602 babies Megan.
How many babies are named Megan in Illinois?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Megan in Illinois. The most babies named Megan in Illinois in a single year was 1,079, in 1985.
What is the rank of Megan in Illinois?
Megan ranked 778th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1985.
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.