Margaret: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A pearl, precious and lustrous through the ages.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #126
- Peak
- #3 in 1891
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Margaret Means
Margaret is a girl name of English origin. A pearl, precious and lustrous through the ages.
How Popular Margaret Is
Margaret currently ranks #126 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1891. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Margaret
- Margaret was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1891.
- Margaret has been a top 100 name across 159+ years of American history.
- Margaret is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It carries royal connotations and regal history.
Names Like Margaret
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Margaret
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Margaret.
Questions About Margaret
What does Margaret mean?
Margaret is a girl name of English origin. A pearl, precious and lustrous through the ages.
How popular is Margaret?
Margaret currently ranks #126 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3 in 1891. It has held steady.
Where does Margaret come from?
Margaret comes from English roots. Margaret was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #3 in 1891.
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