Margaret
Margaret is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Derived from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'.
Origin and history
Margaret is traditionally a feminine name derived from the Greek word for pearl. Though predominantly given to females, historical U.S. birth records show it has occasionally been registered for males. Its usage for boys was extremely rare and has effectively ceased in contemporary U.S. records.
Popularity in the United States
3,745 babies in the United States have been named Margaret since 1880. It ranks #2085 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (32.4 %)
- PA (22 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
- DC (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 95 |
| 1890-1900 | 123 |
| 1900-1910 | 218 |
| 1910-1920 | 473 |
| 1920-1930 | 698 |
| 1930-1940 | 708 |
| 1940-1950 | 490 |
| 1950-1960 | 316 |
| 1960-1970 | 260 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 160 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Over 3,700 U.S. male birth registrations for Margaret were recorded historically, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The name traces back through Latin and Greek ultimately to ancient Indo-Iranian roots for pearl.