Margarette

Meaning & origin

Margarette is a rare feminine name, a spelling variant of the classic Margaret. In the most recent year, 2025, it ranked 8,362 in the United States, with approximately 1 in every 133,939 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 1921, during the decade of the 1920s, which saw the highest usage for this particular spelling. After decades of decline, Margarette has been gradually rising in use since 2003, reflecting a possible revival of interest in traditional names with a slightly distinctive flair. While no U.S. states show a particularly high concentration, the name's revival suggests a quiet appeal among parents seeking a less common variant of a time-honored classic.

Margarette is a variant of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Persian word 'morvarid' meaning 'pearl', though some trace it to the Hebrew 'margaron' (pearl) or Greek 'margarites'. The name entered English via Old French and was popularized by Saint Margaret of Antioch. In the U.S., Margarette peaked in the 1920s but has since declined, recently seeing a modest revival.