MEG
The meaning of the girl name Meg is PEARL.
Details on MEG:
- Gender:
- Girl
- Meaning(s):
- Pearl
- Popularity for Girl:
- 26,508th in the USA (bottom 35%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
6 births
MEG as a GIRL in 2022
The meaning(s) of MEG:
The name Meg is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Meg is: Pearl.
The name Meg is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Meg is: Pearl.
The name Meg is a Persian baby name. In Persian the meaning of the name Meg is: Child of light. Famous Bearer: Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
USA birth(s) for MEG by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name MEG
MEG as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 births |
| 2021 | 15 births |
| 2020 | 11 births |
| 2019 | 10 births |
| 2018 | 18 births |
| 2017 | 7 births |
| 2016 | 19 births |
| 2015 | 20 births |
| 2014 | 14 births |
| 2013 | 24 births |
| 2012 | 27 births |
| 2011 | 30 births |
| 2010 | 52 births |
| 2009 | 50 births |
| 2008 | 53 births |
| 2007 | 64 births |
| 2006 | 65 births |
| 2005 | 100 births |
| 2004 | 88 births |
| 2003 | 129 births |
| 2002 | 109 births |
| 2001 | 111 births |
| 2000 | 109 births |
| 1999 | 99 births |
| 1998 | 92 births |
| 1997 | 90 births |
| 1996 | 102 births |
| 1995 | 107 births |
| 1994 | 82 births |
| 1993 | 61 births |
| 1992 | 79 births |
| 1991 | 55 births |
About the name MEG
The name 'Meg' is a delightful diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek word *margaritēs*, meaning "pearl." Symbolically, pearls represent purity, wisdom, and the beauty that can emerge from hardship, making Meg a name imbued with grace and resilience. Popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States, Meg evokes warmth and familiarity, often associated with beloved literary characters and cultural figures. From the spirited Meg March of Louisa May Alcott's *Little Women* to the charming Meg Griffin from *Family Guy*, the name carries a sense of endearing strength and individuality. Its simplicity and timeless appeal make Meg a lovely choice for parents seeking a name that balances sweetness with a touch of sophistication, resonating across cultures and generations. Whether in the rolling hills of England or the bustling streets of America, Meg is a name that embraces both tradition and modernity, perfect for a little girl destined to shine like the pearl she is named after.
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