Margarete
Margarete is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Margarete is a classic German variation of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek word for pearl. It enjoyed moderate historical use in the United States during the early 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon, elegant choice for parents seeking a traditional alternative to Margaret or Greta.
Popularity in the United States
2,376 babies in the United States have been named Margarete since 1880. It ranks #3619 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2076.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.2 %)
- NY (20.5 %)
- OH (13.5 %)
- IL (7 %)
- TN (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 43 |
| 1890-1900 | 82 |
| 1900-1910 | 132 |
| 1910-1920 | 448 |
| 1920-1930 | 515 |
| 1930-1940 | 306 |
| 1940-1950 | 210 |
| 1950-1960 | 213 |
| 1960-1970 | 147 |
| 1970-1980 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 41 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Margarete
- Margarete Steiff: Entrepreneur, Toy Maker
Nicknames
Greta, Gretchen, Maggie, Rita
Fun facts
- Margarete, often called Gretchen, is a central character in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's celebrated tragic play Faust.
- The name traces back through Latin and Greek to the ancient Sanskrit word for pearl, manjari.