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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Morrigan — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Morrie|Morris
IrishGirl↓ Fading

Morrigan

MOR-i-gun · 3 syllables

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#3788
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#3788
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 17
Peak rank
#2573 in 2023
5yr change
-1215 ranks
Birth frequency
1.1 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3788 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Irish girl names
Morrigan

Popularity score: 17  ·  SSA Rank: #3788

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1215 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
8 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
MythologicalIrishCelticGoddess3-syllableGirl-leaningRisingRareDark FantasyStrong Female Energy
Character
fierce warrior spiritdark mysteryprotective powerprophecy and fateuntamed wildness
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Morrigans

powerfulconfidentplayfulindependentseductive
STRONG
High confidence

Morrigan is an Irish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3788 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1215 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3788 · very rare
Morrigan at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish 'Mór-Ríghan' meaning 'Great Queen'. Associated with the Celtic goddess of war, fate, and sovereignty in Irish mythology.
Language root:Old Irish · Celtic Gaelic
Peak rank:#2573 in 2023
5yr change:-1215 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Morrigan Aensland
Video game character (Darkstalkers)
Morrigan
Celtic deity in Irish mythology
Similar Sound
Morgan◈MeganMauraMaureenMorwen
Similar Style
BrigidSiobhanMaeveAislingSorchaAoife
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Morrigan
BrigidCormacSiobhanKieran◈MaeveFinnegan◈NiamhLiam
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Brigid
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↓ Declining
Siobhan
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→ Stable
Maeve
Irish · #75
→ Stable
Aisling
Irish · #4547
↓ Fading
Sorcha
Irish · —
→ Stable
Aoife
Irish · #2230
↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Morrigan · Overview
Summary

Morrigan is an Irish girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3788 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Mythological · Strong character
Morrigan carries a fierce, bold, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1215 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
morrigan.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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