Holding steady.
Popularity of Margueritte since 1888
Babies named Margueritte per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margueritte's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 57 |
| 1900s | 116 |
| 1910s | 344 |
| 1920s | 353 |
| 1930s | 132 |
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margueritte, the French variant of Margaret, peaked in U.S. usage in 1907 and has since become rare. While its rank in recent years is null, the name retains a vintage charm. First recorded in 1888, it saw periodic use through the early 20th century but never entered the top 1000 after 1960. The name's trajectory is stable, with no recent revival. Its top states are not recorded, suggesting it has never concentrated in any single region. Margueritte offers a delicate, old-world feel that may appeal to parents seeking a less common alternative to Margaret or Marguerite.
Margueritte is the French spelling of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margaritēs' meaning 'pearl'. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages, often associated with saints and royalty. The variant Margueritte, with a double 't', emerged as a distinct spelling in the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Marge, Margie, Rita
Variants: Marguerite, Margaret, Margherita
Sibling names for Margueritte
Names that share Margueritte's style, for a brother or sister.
