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Margaret

Margaret is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables3
  • US rank#117

How popular is Margaret?

Popularity in the United States

Margaret has been given to 1,257,168 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 758 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

014,26128,521188019502020
Babies named Margaret per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in Spain

There are 948 people called Margaret living in Spain, with an average age of 63.

1,257,168 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Margaret

Is Margaret a boy's or a girl's name?

Margaret is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Margaret?

Margaret has been given to 1,257,168 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.