Holding steady.
Popularity of Marguerita since 1891
Babies named Marguerita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marguerita's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 40 |
| 1900s | 30 |
| 1910s | 148 |
| 1920s | 197 |
| 1930s | 124 |
| 1940s | 137 |
| 1950s | 228 |
| 1960s | 215 |
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marguerita is a historical spelling variant of Margaret that appeared in U.S. birth records as early as 1891. While it never achieved widespread popularity, its peak occurred in 1897, reflecting the broader trend of Margaret and its variants in the late 19th century. The name has remained stable in usage since then, with no significant resurgence in modern decades. Parents choosing Marguerita today often appreciate its vintage charm and the familiar nickname options like Maggie or Rita. Despite its rarity, the name is well-understood as an elegant alternative to the more common Margaret or Marguerite.
Marguerita is an English and Italian spelling variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl'. Margaret entered English through French and has been used since the Middle Ages. The variant Marguerita, influenced by Italian or other Romance languages, saw modest use in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1890s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Rita, Greta
Variants: Margaret, Margarita, Marguerite, Margareta
Sibling names for Marguerita
Names that share Marguerita's style, for a brother or sister.
