UK name, mostly girls
Morghan
A feminine name derived from the Welsh name "Morgan", meaning "sea circle".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 3 boys.
Morghan is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Morghan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4598, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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.
Morghan is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Morghan. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Morghan ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 girls were registered as Morghan.
- • Morghan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #629 in 1994.
- • Morghan is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Morghan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 50.0% of Morghan registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4598
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Morghan
In England and Wales birth records, Morghan has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 50.0% of registrations are for boys and 50.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Morghan registered for boys
- Ranked #4,527 in 2009
- 3 boys registered in 2009
- Peak: 2009 (3 births)
Morghan registered for girls
- Ranked #4,598 in 2004
- 3 girls registered in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Morghan mean?
The name Morghan is a modern variant spelling of the Welsh name Morgan, which is derived from the Old Welsh words "mor" meaning "sea" and "gan" meaning "born." Traditionally, the name Morgan was given to children born by the sea or near a body of water.
In ancient Welsh mythology, Morgan was the name of a powerful enchantress and healer who lived on the island of Avalon. She was associated with the legendary King Arthur and was said to possess great magical abilities. The name Morgan gained popularity in the Middle Ages due to the widespread influence of Arthurian legends.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Morgan can be found in the 12th-century work "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain) by Geoffrey of Monmouth. In this text, Morgan is depicted as a skilled healer and a key figure in the Arthurian tales.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Morgan or its variants. One of the most famous was Morgan le Fay, a powerful sorceress in Arthurian legend who was portrayed as both a villain and a benevolent figure, depending on the source. She was said to have lived during the late 5th or early 6th century.
Another historically significant figure was Morgan ap Rhys (c. 1140-1208), a Welsh prince and military leader who fought against the Norman invasion of Wales. He was known for his bravery and resistance against the Norman rulers.
In the 16th century, there was Morgan Llwyd (c. 1545-1609), a Welsh poet and writer who is considered one of the most important figures in Welsh literature during the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, Morgan Philips Price (1619-1696) was a prominent Welsh politician and writer who played a significant role in the English Civil War and the restoration of the monarchy.
Another notable figure was Morgan Vaughan (1675-1730), a Welsh physician and author who wrote extensively on medical topics and was considered an expert in his field.
While the name Morgan has been in use for centuries, the variant spelling Morghan is a more modern form that emerged in recent times. It retains the Welsh roots and the association with the sea, while adding a unique twist to the traditional spelling.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Morghan over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Morghan in England and Wales, from 2004 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Morghan, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2004, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Morghan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Morghan 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 | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Morghan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Morghan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Morghan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #629 in 1994.
Across the UK
Morghan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#629 in 1994
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Morghan
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- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Morghan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Morghan in the UK right now?
In 2004, Morghan was ranked #4598 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Morghan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Morghan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Morghan?
A feminine name derived from the Welsh name "Morgan", meaning "sea circle".
How many people are called Morghan in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Morghan across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Morghan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Morghan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #629 in 1994. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.