Holding steady.
Popularity of Margurite since 1893
Babies named Margurite per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 57 |
| 1900s | 89 |
| 1910s | 376 |
| 1920s | 489 |
| 1930s | 223 |
| 1940s | 175 |
| 1950s | 197 |
| 1960s | 97 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margurite is a vintage respelling of Margaret that saw its highest use in the early 20th century, reaching a peak in 1919. While it never ranked among the top names nationally, it reflects a trend of creative spelling variations that were popular in that era. The name's first recorded use in U.S. data is in 1893, and its trajectory has been stable with very infrequent use in recent decades. Parents today may be drawn to its old-fashioned charm and the elegant meaning 'pearl'.
Margurite is a variant spelling of Margaret, ultimately derived from the Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning 'pearl'. The name Margaret was introduced to England by the Normans and became very popular in the Middle Ages. The spelling Margurite likely emerged in the late 19th century, possibly influenced by French or through creative respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maggie, Meg, Marge, Greta, Molly
Variants: Margaret, Marguerite, Margot, Margo
Sibling names for Margurite
Names that share Margurite's style, for a brother or sister.
