Holding steady.
Popularity of Margit since 1908
Babies named Margit per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margit's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 99 |
| 1950s | 124 |
| 1960s | 137 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margit is a Scandinavian and Hungarian form of Margaret, which entered English-speaking usage largely through immigration and cultural exchange. Although it has never ranked in the top 1000 nationally, its first recorded use in Social Security data is 1908, which marks its peak year for usage as well. The name has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory over the decades. It evokes the vintage charm of early 20th-century naming while retaining a distinctly Nordic and Central European identity. Parents choosing Margit today often have Scandinavian or Hungarian heritage or are drawn to its succinct, strong sound.
Margit is a Scandinavian and Hungarian variant of Margaret, derived from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." Margaret was adopted in various forms across medieval Europe, and Margit became especially popular in Nordic countries and Hungary, often associated with Saint Margaret of Scotland and other royal figures.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Greta, Maja
Sibling names for Margit
Names that share Margit's style, for a brother or sister.
