UK girl's name
Morgann
A feminine name of Welsh origin meaning "white" or "bright".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Morgann is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Morgann popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2006. 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.
Morgann is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Morgann. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Morgann ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Morgann.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Morgann as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4157
2006
Births in 2006
4
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Morgann mean?
The name Morgann has its origins in the Celtic languages of ancient Britain and France. It is derived from the Welsh word "mor," meaning "sea," and the Breton word "gann," meaning "born." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 6th century, appearing in ancient Welsh and Breton texts.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Morgann was Morgann ap Sadwrn, a Welsh prince who lived in the late 6th century. He was a member of the royal family of the Kingdom of Gwynedd and is mentioned in the Welsh Triads, a collection of traditional stories and legends.
Another notable figure with the name Morgann was Morgann le Fay, a powerful sorceress from Arthurian legend. She was said to be the half-sister of King Arthur and was a prominent figure in the medieval romances and tales surrounding the Knights of the Round Table.
In the 12th century, a French noblewoman named Morgann de Fiennes was known for her involvement in the Crusades. She accompanied her husband, William de Fiennes, on the Third Crusade and played a significant role in providing support and supplies to the Crusaders.
During the Renaissance period, Morgann de Montgommery was a French nobleman and military leader who served under King Francis I of France. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership in various battles, including the Italian Wars of the 16th century.
In the 19th century, Morgann Watkin was a Welsh scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the preservation and study of Welsh literature and culture. He published numerous works on Welsh history, language, and folklore, helping to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of Wales.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Morgann throughout history. While the name has its roots in ancient Celtic cultures, it has been embraced and celebrated across various regions and time periods, lending it a rich historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Morgann over time
The chart below shows babies named Morgann registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Morgann, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2006, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Morgann by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Morgann 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 | #4157 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
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- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Morgann: questions and answers
How popular is the name Morgann in the UK right now?
In 2006, Morgann was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Morgann most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Morgann in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Morgann?
A feminine name of Welsh origin meaning "white" or "bright".
How many people are called Morgann in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Morgann across the 2 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.