Holding steady.
Popularity of Margaruite since 1908
Babies named Margaruite per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margaruite's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margaruite is a rare spelling variant of Marguerite, the French form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1908, its peak year, but with too few births to achieve a national rank. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with a stable trajectory near zero usage in subsequent decades. Unlike the classic Margaret or even the standard Marguerite, this spelling never gained traction; it was likely an isolated alternate spelling used by a few families. The variant is not associated with any particular U.S. state. For those seeking an unusual twist on a classic name, Margaruite offers a distinctive but historically obscure choice.
Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek margarites ("pearl"). The spelling Margaruite, with an 'a' instead of an 'e', is an archaic or idiosyncratic variation that appeared in the early 20th century. It was first recorded in the United States in 1908, but the spelling never became widespread.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Marge, Greta
Variants: Marguerite, Marguerita, Margarita
Sibling names for Margaruite
Names that share Margaruite's style, for a brother or sister.
