Morrigan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Morrigan originates from Irish mythology, meaning 'great queen'. It has evolved through Old Irish and Modern Irish forms. The name is linked to traits of strength and mysticism, with no direct biblical relevance. Its historical usage reflects a connection to Celtic culture, and it is considered a powerful name in contemporary society.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Morrigan"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɔrɪɡən/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Morrigan is derived from the Old Irish 'Morrígan', which is a compound of 'mor' meaning 'great' and 'rígan' meaning 'queen'. It is often associated with the goddess of war and fate in Celtic mythology.
Meaning
Great queen
Language Evolution
Morrígan (Old Irish), Morrigan (Middle Irish), Morrigan (Modern Irish)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity due to its associations with Celtic mythology and has been used in various literary and contemporary contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Morrígan, Morrighan, Morriganus
Modern Popularity & Image
Morrigan is often viewed as a strong and mystical name, frequently associated with empowerment and femininity in modern contexts.
Famous People
Morrigan Aensland (fictional character in the Darkstalkers video game series), Morrigan (character in various works of literature and games)
📊 Morrigan Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Morrigan Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 69 peak births in 2023
Geographic Spread
Popular across 7 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Morrigan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Morrigan"
"Morrigan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18297th of 27321 | 23 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4419th of 35406 | 490 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3393rd of 30306 | 562 |
Regional Popularity of "Morrigan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Morrigan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
85.27% 3907th/4582 |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
87.19% 6376th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
74.95% 3363rd/4487 |
79.40% 5417th/6822 |
64.52% 4049th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Morrigan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Morrigan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Morrigan" in the United States
The name Morrigan is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Morrigan has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Morrigan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18297th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4419th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3393rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Morrigan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.