How Many People Are Named Margaret?
people in the United States are named Margaret
1 in 264 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
28,521 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Derived from Latin Margarita, which was from Greek μαργαριτης (margarites) meaning "pearl", probably ultimately a borrowing from Sanskrit मञ्यरी (manyari). Saint Margaret, the patron of expectant mothers, was martyred at Antioch in the 4th century. Later legends told of her escape from a dragon, with which she was often depicted in medieval art. The saint was popular during the Middle Ages, and her name has been widely used in the Christian world.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 85.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Margaret"
- 2,303 babies were named Margaret in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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