Names / Morgan
Is Morgan a first name or a last name?
Morgan is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom; mostly a given name in France.
How to address someone called Morgan
- United States. Morgan is used both ways: about 286,280 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 248,460 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Morgan is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Morgan or Dear Ms. Morgan.
- Canada. Morgan is used both ways: 65% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Australia. Morgan is used both ways: 77% of people from Australia with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
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Morgan by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Morgan as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (2,162 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 696 | 344 | 67% |
| United Kingdom | 435 | 72 | 86% |
| Canada | 94 | 50 | 65% |
| Australia | 90 | 27 | 77% |
| France | 13 | 74 | 15% |
| New Zealand | 49 | 23 | 68% |
| Sweden | 2 | 42 | 5% |
| Ireland | 9 | 8 | 53% |
| South Africa | 13 | 4 | 76% |
| Jamaica | 13 | 1 | 93% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Morgan in the United States
- As a surname: about 286,280 people in the 2010 census, rank 69 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 248,460 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 86% of them girls.
Morgan as a given name: men or women?
About 25% of people with Morgan as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 86% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.
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