Holding steady.
Popularity of Margart since 1892
Babies named Margart per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margart's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 35 |
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 96 |
| 1920s | 131 |
| 1930s | 91 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 97 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margart is a rare variant of the classic name Margaret. First recorded in 1892, its peak year was also 1892, indicating it has never been common. The name has remained stable in obscurity, with no significant usage in recent decades. While Margaret has consistently ranked among the top names, Margart's spelling is an anomaly, likely a historical transcription variant.
Margart is a rare spelling variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'. Margaret entered English via Old French and Latin. The name has been used since the Middle Ages, with numerous royal and saintly bearers. This particular spelling likely arose from phonetic variation or transcription error.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meg, Maggie, Margie, Marge
Variants: Margaret, Marguerite, Margareta, Margit, Margot
Sibling names for Margart
Names that share Margart's style, for a brother or sister.
