Holding steady.
Popularity of Margert since 1900
Babies named Margert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margert's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 39 |
| 1910s | 84 |
| 1920s | 172 |
| 1930s | 164 |
| 1940s | 111 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margert is a variant spelling of the classic name Margaret, which derives from the Greek word for pearl. Although the name has seen very limited usage in recent years, it had a notable presence in the early 1900s, peaking in 1903. The name did not rank in the top 1,000 names in 2025, and it shows a stable trajectory with no signs of revival. Like many older English names, Margert was most common in the 1900s decade. Overall, it carries a vintage charm for parents seeking a traditional name with an alternative spelling.
Margert is a variant spelling of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl". The name was popular in medieval Europe and has many forms across languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Marge
Variants: Margaret, Marguerite, Margaretta
Sibling names for Margert
Names that share Margert's style, for a brother or sister.
