Rising since 1986, #1,198 for girls today.
Popularity of Margaux since 1975
Babies named Margaux per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 160 |
| 1980s | 440 |
| 1990s | 577 |
| 2000s | 577 |
| 2010s | 1,201 |
| 2020s | 1,134 |
Meaning & origin
Margaux entered U.S. naming records in 1975 as a distinctly Gallic alternative to Margot. Though never common, the name has climbed from obscurity to a current rank of 1198, with its peak in 2021. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 8415 newborn girls is named Margaux, reflecting steady growth in a rising trajectory that has continued since 1986. The name remains most popular in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maryland, states with higher concentrations of French-influenced culture. Its spelling, borrowed from the famed Bordeaux estate, lends it an air of elegance that may appeal to parents seeking a sophisticated, understated choice.
Margaux is a French feminine name that emerged as a respelling of the more common Margot, a nickname for Marguerite. The spelling was popularized in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the prestigious Bordeaux wine appellation Château Margaux. As a given name, it entered sporadic use in the United States from the 1970s onward.
Where Margaux is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Margaux” around the world
Where Margaux lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#55
in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
11
babies in 2025
Quebec
24
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Margot, Margie, Maggie
Sibling names for Margaux
Names that share Margaux's style, for a brother or sister.
