Declining since 1992, #1,880 for girls today.
Popularity of Margarita since 1880
Babies named Margarita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margarita's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 84 |
| 1890s | 228 |
| 1900s | 431 |
| 1910s | 1,208 |
| 1920s | 2,873 |
| 1930s | 2,582 |
| 1940s | 3,346 |
| 1950s | 5,452 |
| 1960s | 5,310 |
| 1970s | 4,758 |
| 1980s | 4,301 |
| 1990s | 4,818 |
| 2000s | 2,848 |
| 2010s | 1,356 |
| 2020s | 624 |
Meaning & origin
Margarita is a classic name with deep roots in Latin and Greek, meaning 'pearl' and associated with the daisy flower. It peaked in the United States in 1976, ranking 1880 overall that year, and has been on a steady decline since 1992. Currently, about 1 in 15,454 newborns are named Margarita, indicating it remains a rare but recognized choice. The name has been historically popular in states like California, Illinois, and Georgia. Its long history, from a 3rd-century saint to modern usage, gives it a timeless appeal while still feeling distinctive.
Margarita is the Latin form of the Greek name Margarites, meaning 'pearl'. It was borne by a 3rd-century saint, Saint Margaret of Antioch, which helped spread the name throughout Christendom. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it also refers to the daisy flower (margarita), adding a floral association.
Where Margarita is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Margarita” around the world
Where Margarita lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Margie, Greta, Rita, Marge
Variants: Margaret, Marguerite, Margherita
Sibling names for Margarita
Names that share Margarita's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Margarita
Names whose popularity has moved with Margarita's over the last 50 years.
