Declining since 1987, #2,485 for girls today.
Popularity of Marguerite since 1880
Babies named Marguerite per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marguerite's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,256 |
| 1890s | 6,376 |
| 1900s | 7,912 |
| 1910s | 22,658 |
| 1920s | 21,785 |
| 1930s | 9,328 |
| 1940s | 8,116 |
| 1950s | 7,434 |
| 1960s | 3,510 |
| 1970s | 1,194 |
| 1980s | 1,153 |
| 1990s | 1,157 |
| 2000s | 929 |
| 2010s | 762 |
| 2020s | 452 |
Meaning & origin
Marguerite is a classic French name meaning 'pearl', a variant of Margaret that has been used in France for centuries. It saw peak popularity in the United States in 1897, when it ranked highest among given names. In 2025, it ranked 2485, reflecting its current rarity as a choice for baby girls. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 1987, but it retains a timeless elegance. Historically, it has been most common in states like Virginia, New York, and Texas. As a French import, it offers a sophisticated alternative to the more common Margaret, appealing to parents seeking a name with historical depth and a melodic sound.
Marguerite is the French form of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek word 'margaritēs' meaning 'pearl'. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages and was borne by several French queens and saints. In English-speaking countries, it has been used since the 19th century, often as a more elegant variant of Margaret.
Where Marguerite 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.
“Marguerite” around the world
Where Marguerite lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
80
babies in 2024
Quebec
#50
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Marge, Meg, Peggy, Greta
Variants: Margarete, Margherita, Margarita, Marguerite
Sibling names for Marguerite
Names that share Marguerite's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Charlotte, Eleanor, Genevieve, Rosalie, Violet, Antoinette, Claudine, Helene, Jeanne, Jeannette, Lucile, Pearline, Susanne, Christiane, Clarisse, Coletta, Henriette, Jeanetta, Jeannetta, Laurette, Leanora, Lucienne, Mignon, Regenia, Thomasine, Vernette, Yolande, Antoniette, Charlaine, Francoise, Genevive, Jeanett, Lorette, Mireille, Pascale, Suzzette, Toinette, Victorine, Berthe, Cecilie, Dorothee, Eleonore, Fayetta, Fleurette, Florette, Josphine, Juanell, Larose, Laurine, Lucielle, Lucillie, Marthe, Rosine, Antoinett, Carmeline, Adlean, Andrienne, Annick, Bernese, Bertine, Burnadette, Capucine, Elener, Felicite, Hazelene, Jacquette, Loucille, Marieanne, Octavie, Pearlina, Rosezetta, Sidonie, Verlaine, Victoire, Vincenta
Brothers: Louis, Charles, Henry, Theodore, Julian, Alexandre, Fernand, Philippe, Raynard, Achille, Bayard, Danton, Georges, Hebert, Jehan, Lemoyne, Reynard, Adolphe, Austine, Dartanian, Elester, Joffre, Leonce, Maximilien, Phillippe, Rosaire, Theophile, Ulysse, Ovide, Rodolphe
