Rising since 1989, #102 for girls today.
Popularity of Margot since 1894
Babies named Margot per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 69 |
| 1910s | 285 |
| 1920s | 471 |
| 1930s | 1,110 |
| 1940s | 1,206 |
| 1950s | 1,130 |
| 1960s | 1,208 |
| 1970s | 617 |
| 1980s | 980 |
| 1990s | 964 |
| 2000s | 1,172 |
| 2010s | 5,279 |
| 2020s | 11,061 |
Meaning & origin
Margot has seen a remarkable resurgence in the United States, rising steadily since 1989 and reaching its peak rank of 102 in 2025. Currently, 1 in 624 girls receives this name, reflecting its growing appeal among modern parents. First recorded in U.S. data in 1894, Margot has become particularly beloved in the District of Columbia, Vermont, and Montana, where it ranks highest. The name's French elegance and association with the pearl make it a sophisticated choice that bridges classic and contemporary styles.
Margot originated as a French pet form of Marguerite, which is the French form of Margaret. Margaret ultimately derives from the Greek word "margarites," meaning "pearl." The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages, often associated with the character Margot in Molière's plays, but gained wider international use in the 20th century.
Where Margot is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Margot” around the world
Where Margot lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#47
in 2024
Ireland
30
babies in 2025
New Zealand
#40
in 2025
Quebec
#22
in 2025
Australia (NSW)
#84
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec) · NSW Registry of BDM (Australia (NSW)).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Margo
Sibling names for Margot
Names that share Margot's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eloise, Clara, Grace, Hazel, Violet, Adelle, Aline, Alize, Alora, Amelie, Anneliese, Avril, Brigitte, Camille, Cecile, Cecilia, Charline, Claire, Colette, Collette, Dahlia, Delphine, Elodie, Francine, Geneva, Genevieve, Helaine, Jolie, Josette, Juliette, Madeleine, Maeve, Marin, Maxine, Nadine, Noella, Rosemary, Sabine, Simone, Stevie, Sylvie, Violette, Vivienne, Alix, Charlette, Coralie, Cosette, Cozette, Eliette, Gisel, Haydee, Julienne, Laure, Liane, Marshell, Melaine, Odette, Roseline, Roxane, Vianney, Vivianne, Zelie, Adeleine, Alizee, Anaise, Annelyse, Aurelie, Aurore, Avarose, Camile, Cecille, Charlet, Eliane, Elsbeth, Elysse, Esmee, Fabienne, Genieve, Isabeau, Liliane, Lisett, Loise, Lorayne, Lorrain, Lysette, Maelle, Marcille, Marine, Marybell, Noemie, Noralee, Odile, Romayne, Roselind, Solene, Vianne, Viviane, Yvetta, Adraine, Anique, Annais, Anntoinette, Azelie, Bijou, Edeline, Elianne, Fanchon, Geneieve, Honore, Ilyse, Lucette, Lucylle, Lydie, Maelys, Marise, Marjo, Miette, Moselle, Noelie, Noelly, Norie, Roselyne, Rosslyn, Sinclaire, Solenne, Suzane, Annaelle, Arabel, Felicie, Silvie, Adaleen, Amabel, Amarise, Annalyce, Annelies, Bennette, Brunette, Charlot, Evalette, Evelette, Genavie, Geneive, Isobelle, Josiane, Lavine, Lousie, Marien, Massie, Mignonne, Musette, Noellie
Brothers: Henry, Oliver, Theodore, Jasper, Felix, Adrien, Amaury, Armand, August, Bennett, Bertrand, Blaise, Denis, Germaine, Henri, Jacque, Jules, Julien, Lucien, Marcel, Marice, Theo, Vincent, Andree, Aramis, Augustin, Beaux, Dashiell, Etienne, Gaston, Gerome, Konrad, Laurent, Mathis, Olivier, Pascal, Raoul, Renard, Romaine, Yves, Antoin, Antoinne, Antonie, Audric, Denys, Dillinger, Ector, Edouard, Fabien, Fredrich, Germain, Luciel, Lyon, Matisse, Octave, Phillipe, Rainier, Strider, Woodroe, Yannick, Yvan, Zacharie, Anatole, Bastien, Beaumont, Deckard, Devereaux, Durand, Fontaine, Gilles, Jaques, Jourdain, Jullien, Lamoyne, Laurier, Lebaron, Martel, Milam, Motty, Nazaire, Timothee, Valmore, Vincient, Wilmont, Zackarie, Camil, Inigo, Antonin, Augusten, Clayborne, Durant, Gaetan, Garrell, Gaspard, Herley, Marguis, Ramier, Reynald, Sinjin, Vanden, Yanick
Names like Margot
Names whose popularity has moved with Margot's over the last 50 years.
