UK girl's name
Megen
A variant spelling of the feminine name Megan, from the Welsh name Meghan meaning "pearl".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Megen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Megen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5201, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2000 to 2007. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Megen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Megen ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 girls were registered as Megen.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Megen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5201
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
2001
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Megen mean?
The name Megen has its origins in the Germanic languages, tracing back to the Old High German word "magan," which means "to be able to" or "to have power." It is believed that the name emerged around the 8th or 9th century AD, during the height of the Frankish Empire.
One of the earliest known references to the name Megen can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a medieval German epic poem dating back to the 13th century. In this work, Megen appears as the name of a minor character, indicating that the name was already in use at that time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Megen was particularly popular in regions of present-day Germany and the Netherlands. It was often associated with individuals of noble or military backgrounds, as the name's meaning suggested strength and capability.
The first recorded individual with the name Megen was Megen von Falkenau, a German knight who lived in the late 12th century. He was known for his participation in the Crusades and his service to the Holy Roman Emperor.
Another notable figure bearing the name was Megen von Nürnberg, a 14th-century German nobleman and military commander. He played a significant role in the conflicts between the Holy Roman Empire and the French monarchy during the Hundred Years' War.
In the 15th century, Megen van Buren, a Dutch noblewoman, was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance humanist scholars in the Low Countries.
During the 16th century, Megen von Bamberg, a German theologian and reformer, gained recognition for his contributions to the Protestant Reformation and his writings on religious doctrine.
In the 17th century, Megen von Hatzfeld, a Prussian military officer, distinguished himself in the Thirty Years' War and rose to the rank of Field Marshal under the Great Elector of Brandenburg.
While the name Megen has largely fallen out of common usage in modern times, it still holds historical significance as a reminder of the Germanic cultural heritage and the influential individuals who bore this name throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Megen over time
The chart below shows babies named Megen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Megen, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Megen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Megen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4125 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Megen
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Megen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Megen in the UK right now?
In 2007, Megen was ranked #5201 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Megen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Megen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Megen?
A variant spelling of the feminine name Megan, from the Welsh name Meghan meaning "pearl".
How many people are called Megen in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Megen across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.