Holding steady.
Popularity of Magaret since 1907
Babies named Magaret per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Magaret's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 91 |
| 1920s | 97 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Magaret is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Margaret, which has been a mainstay in English-speaking cultures for centuries. According to Social Security data, Magaret first appeared in records in 1907 and has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak year of usage was also 1907, after which it fell into obscurity. The name's trajectory is stable but extremely limited, with no recorded usage in recent decades. As a variant, Magaret carries the same meaning and history as Margaret but offers a distinctive spelling for parents seeking a familiar yet uncommon name.
Magaret is a variant spelling of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek _margaritēs_ meaning 'pearl'. The name was borne by several early Christian saints, including Saint Margaret of Antioch. It has been used in English since the Middle Ages, with the Magaret spelling emerging as an occasional variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Marge
Variants: Margaret, Marguerite, Margareta
Sibling names for Magaret
Names that share Magaret's style, for a brother or sister.
