Holding steady.
Popularity of Margeart since 1917
Babies named Margeart per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margeart is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Margaret, first recorded in 1917. Its peak year came in 1924, when it saw its highest usage, though still in very small numbers. The name has remained extremely uncommon since then, with no recent data showing usage in the top 1000 or beyond. It likely appeared as an alternate spelling during a time when Margaret and its many variants were popular. Today, Margeart is essentially a historical curiosity, reflecting the creative spellings that occasionally emerged in the early 20th century. No top states are associated with this name, underscoring its rarity.
Margeart appears to be a rare spelling variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margaritēs' meaning "pearl." Margaret entered English via French and was a common medieval name, with numerous spelling variations. This particular form is very rare and likely originated as an idiosyncratic spelling in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Margaret, Marguerite, Margrett, Margeartt
Sibling names for Margeart
Names that share Margeart's style, for a brother or sister.
