Holding steady.
Popularity of Margeret since 1880
Babies named Margeret per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margeret's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 |
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 51 |
| 1910s | 180 |
| 1920s | 221 |
| 1930s | 140 |
| 1940s | 124 |
| 1950s | 110 |
| 1960s | 93 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margeret is a spelling variant of the classic name Margaret, derived from the Greek word for 'pearl'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1880, its peak year, when it was used for a handful of girls. Since then, its usage has been extremely rare and remains stable at near-zero levels, never ranking in the top 1000. No top states were recorded for Margeret due to its scarcity, but the standard form Margaret has historically been popular across the English-speaking world, especially among Christian families honoring Saint Margaret. This variant spelling may appeal to those seeking a unique twist on a traditional name.
Margeret is a respelled variant of Margaret, derived from the Greek word 'margaritēs' meaning 'pearl'. The name entered English via the French form Marguerite. Margaret was a common medieval name, popularized by several saints, including Saint Margaret of Antioch. Margeret represents a less common spelling that appeared in early U.S. records primarily in the 1880s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Marge, Rita
Variants: Margaret, Marguerite, Margarete, Margaretta
Sibling names for Margeret
Names that share Margeret's style, for a brother or sister.
