Meganne is a unique and elegant given name of French origin. It is derived from the French word "Mégann," which is a variant spelling of the male name "Magnus." The name Magnus has its roots in Latin, meaning "great" or "powerful."
The name Meganne is not particularly popular in either France or other English-speaking countries. However, it does have some historical significance. It was used by French author Honoré de Balzac in his novel "Père Goriot," published in 1835. In the story, Meganne is the beautiful and charming daughter of a wealthy banker.
Despite its rarity, Meganne remains an appealing name choice for those looking for something distinctive yet classic. It offers a unique twist on traditional names like Margaret or Megan, while still being easy to pronounce and spell. Additionally, its French origin gives it an international and sophisticated flair.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Meganne in the United States from 1971 to 2007. Over this period, a total of 294 babies were named Meganne.
The highest number of Megannes was born in 1991, with 21 births that year. This was also one of the peak years for the name's popularity, along with 1985 and 1994 which both had 19 or more births.
However, the popularity of the name Meganne has fluctuated over time. In some years like 1971, 1977, and 2002, there were only a few babies named Meganne, with less than 6 births each year.
From 1985 onwards, the number of Megannes born annually started to decline, indicating that the name's popularity may have peaked during the late 1970s to mid-1980s and has since decreased.