Holding steady.
Popularity of Margaretmary since 1913
Babies named Margaretmary per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margaretmary's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 66 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Margaretmary is a rare compound name first recorded in the U.S. in 1913. It never achieved widespread usage, with no rank in any year and no top-state appearances. The name's trajectory has been stable, reflecting its niche status as a double-barreled honorific combining two classic Christian names. Though not popular in recent decades, its components Margaret and Mary remain individually well-known. For families seeking a traditional, faith-infused name with a distinctive pairing, Margaretmary offers an obscure but pious choice.
Margaretmary is a compound name formed by joining the traditional names Margaret and Mary. Margaret derives from the Greek margarites, meaning "pearl," while Mary's ultimate origin is uncertain, possibly from Hebrew or Egyptian roots. The combination likely emerged as a double-name tradition in English-speaking families, particularly among Catholics honoring two saints: Saint Margaret and the Virgin Mary.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Molly, Mary, Meg, Maisie
Variants: Margaret Mary
Sibling names for Margaretmary
Names that share Margaretmary's style, for a brother or sister.
