Rising since 2002, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Margareth since 1911
Babies named Margareth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 77 |
Meaning & origin
Margareth is a rare but enduring variant of Margaret, first recorded in U.S. data in 1911. Despite its low rank of 9457 in 2025, the name has been rising steadily since 2002, achieving its peak rank of 9457 in 2024. At its current incidence of 1 in 160727 births, it remains a distinctive choice. The spelling with -eth hearkens back to medieval English forms, offering a vintage alternative to the more common Margaret. While not recorded in any top state, its gentle rise suggests a quiet revival among parents seeking traditional names with a slightly different flair.
Margareth is a variant spelling of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margaritēs" (μαργαρίτης) meaning "pearl." The name became widespread in Europe through the influence of Saint Margaret of Antioch and later Saint Margaret of Scotland. The spelling with -eth reflects a medieval English diminutive or vernacular form, common in the 13th-16th centuries before the standardized form Margaret became dominant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Marge, Greta
Variants: Margaret, Marguerite, Margarete, Margereth
Sibling names for Margareth
Names that share Margareth's style, for a brother or sister.
