Morrigan
Meaningphantom queen · Irish
- US rank
- #2,719
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,555 in 2023
63 babies were named Morrigan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 731 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Morrigan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,510 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Morrigan, 63 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Morrigan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMorrigan first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #2,555.
- Then vs nowMorrigan is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 60,606 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 25,510.
- TrendMorrigan has climbed 731 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,719. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Irish, Morrigan means “phantom queen”. Our records link it to Celtic and Welsh roots.
About the name Morrigan
Morrigan is a girl name of Celtic and Welsh origin meaning “phantom queen”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-gan”. US birth records list Morrigan for girls from 1995 to 2025, in 31 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #2,555 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,719, with 63 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.7 | 103,520 girls |
| 2000s | 17 | 57,438 girls |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,339 girls |
| 2020s | 32 | 31,447 girls |
More Celtic girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Olive · olive tree
Questions about the name Morrigan
What does the name Morrigan mean?
Morrigan means “phantom queen” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Morrigan?
Morrigan has Celtic, Welsh roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Morrigan a boy or girl name?
Morrigan is a girl name.
How popular is the name Morrigan?
Morrigan ranked #2,719 for US girls in 2025, given to 63 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#2,555).