UK girl's name
Morganna
A feminine name of Welsh origin meaning "bright sea" or "sea birth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Morganna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Morganna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4838, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1998 to 2012. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Morganna. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Morganna ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Morganna.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Morganna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4838
2012
Births in 2012
4
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Morganna mean?
The given name Morganna has its origins in the Medieval Latin word "morgana", which was derived from the Welsh word "morgan" meaning "sea-born" or "circling sea". This name was closely associated with the legendary sorceress Morgan le Fay from Arthurian legends, who was said to have been born from a union between a human and an otherworldly being.
The name Morganna first gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Britain and parts of Europe where tales of King Arthur and his knights were widely circulated. It was often given to daughters born near the sea or to those believed to possess mystical or supernatural abilities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Morganna can be found in the 12th-century work "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain) by Geoffrey of Monmouth, where he mentions Morgan le Fay as the powerful enchantress and half-sister of King Arthur.
In later centuries, the name Morganna appeared in various literary works and historical records. Morganna, Countess of Alençon (1174-1233), was a prominent figure in medieval France and is believed to have been named after the legendary sorceress.
Morganna de Lusignan (c. 1220-1282), also known as Morgana di Baux, was a noblewoman from the House of Lusignan and the ruling Princess of Akko (Acre) in the Kingdom of Jerusalem during the 13th century.
Morganna de Scoville (c. 1345-1410) was a renowned herbalist and healer from the town of Scoville in France, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies.
Morganna de Rohan (1515-1572) was a French noblewoman and renowned beauty who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici at the court of King Henry II of France.
Morganna Blakemore (1893-1972) was a British actress and playwright who gained recognition for her roles in several Shakespearean productions and for her works exploring the experiences of women in the early 20th century.
Throughout history, the name Morganna has carried connotations of mystery, enchantment, and a connection to the natural world, particularly the sea and its mystical qualities. It has been borne by both historical figures and fictional characters, reflecting the enduring influence of Arthurian legends and the allure of the supernatural.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Morganna over time
The chart below shows babies named Morganna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Morganna, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2012, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Morganna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Morganna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4838 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4665 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
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- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
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FAQ
Morganna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Morganna in the UK right now?
In 2012, Morganna was ranked #4838 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Morganna most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Morganna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Morganna?
A feminine name of Welsh origin meaning "bright sea" or "sea birth".
How many people are called Morganna in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Morganna across the 5 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.