Holding steady.
Popularity of Margrett since 1885
Babies named Margrett per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margrett's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 19 |
| 1890s | 70 |
| 1900s | 86 |
| 1910s | 201 |
| 1920s | 339 |
| 1930s | 227 |
| 1940s | 224 |
| 1950s | 111 |
| 1960s | 60 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margrett is a 19th-century spelling variant of Margaret, first recorded in the United States in 1885. It peaked in popularity in 1888, when it was most commonly used among families in the northeastern states. The name experienced a stable trajectory of low frequency through the late 1800s and early 1900s, and it has remained rare into 2025. While not among the top names in any specific state, its usage pattern reflects the broader popularity of the classic Margaret root. The variant Margrett offers a distinctive but historically grounded alternative to the standard spelling.
Margrett is a spelling variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became widespread in the Middle Ages. The variant Margrett, common in the 19th century, reflects phonetic spelling conventions of the time.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Maisie
Variants: Margaret, Marguerite, Margarett
Sibling names for Margrett
Names that share Margrett's style, for a brother or sister.
