Margaret

Rank 128th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Margaret was 128th most popular baby name for girls and 312th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,180 babies were named Margaret in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,543 babies in the United States were named Margaret. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Margaret is around 58 to 67 years old.

The name "Margaret" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Margaret include Maggie, Meg, Peggy and Marge.

Margaret Meaning & Origin

Margaret is a classic name of Greek origin, meaning "pearl," often symbolizing wisdom, purity, and nobility.

The name Margaret is described as distinguished, academically respected and regal.

Pronunciation

Margaret is pronounced mar-ga-ret in English. The name Margaret has 8 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Margaret

The name Margaret has been borne by several queens throughout history, including those of Scotland, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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