Meg

Pronunciation: [ m-EHG ]

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Girl Name #28,484 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Meg is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHG.

Parents who love the name Meg often also consider Michella, Geraine, Taiya .

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Historical Record

Meg first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 5,224 babies have been named Meg in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Meg is past its peak , currently ranked #28,484 for girl names in the US .

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Current Rank
Peaked 1959 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#28,484
Total SSA Count
6

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Frequently Asked Questions About Meg

Is Meg a boy or girl name?
Meg is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Meg?
Meg is pronounced m-EHG.
How popular is the name Meg?
Meg is currently ranked #28484 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Meg a common or rare name?
Meg is an uncommon name, ranked #28484 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Meg?
Meg pairs well with Michella, Geraine, Taiya, Darshan in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Meg?
Related spellings include Megan, Meghan, Meghaan.

About the Name Meg

Meg is a girl name .

Meg is currently ranked #28,484 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Meg include Megan, Meghan, Meghaan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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