Holding steady.
Popularity of Margrete since 1889
Babies named Margrete per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margrete's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 78 |
| 1920s | 84 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margrete is a Danish and Norwegian form of Margaret, a name that has been in use since the Middle Ages. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1889, its peak year, and has since become extremely rare, with no recent births reported. The name has remained stable in frequency over time, though it never gained widespread popularity in the United States. Unlike other Scandinavian names that have seen revivals, Margrete has not experienced a resurgence, and its use remains concentrated in Scandinavia rather than the United States.
Margrete is a Scandinavian variant of Margaret, ultimately from Greek margarites (pearl). The name was borne by medieval queens and saints, including Saint Margaret of Antioch. It has been consistently used in Denmark and Norway since the Middle Ages, though its frequency has varied over time.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Mette, Grete, Rita
Variants: Marguerite, Margarethe, Margareta, Margaret
Sibling names for Margrete
Names that share Margrete's style, for a brother or sister.
