Maegen, pronounced /ˈmeɪdʒən/, is of Irish origin and means 'son of Matthew'. It's a unique name that rolls off the tongue with a pleasant rhythm. The name gained popularity in Ireland during the Middle Ages but has since been adopted by other English-speaking countries as well.
The name Maegen experienced a significant rise in popularity from the mid-70s to the late 80s, with a notable peak of 52 births in both 1985 and 1988. However, its prevalence declined sharply thereafter, falling below 30 births per year after 1992, and dropping as low as 5 births in 2003. Overall, Maegen has been given to 875 newborns since 1974.