Margarett
Margarett is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Margarett is a spelling variant of Margaret, derived from the Greek word margarites meaning pearl. While Margaret has been a classic mainstay for centuries, the double-t spelling emerged as a minor variant in the United States. It remains rare today, with only a small number of newborn girls given the name in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,933 babies in the United States have been named Margarett since 1880. It ranks #2489 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2073.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.4 %)
- AL (11.1 %)
- TN (10.2 %)
- KY (9.6 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 58 |
| 1890-1900 | 86 |
| 1900-1910 | 146 |
| 1910-1920 | 542 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,072 |
| 1930-1940 | 835 |
| 1940-1950 | 960 |
| 1950-1960 | 591 |
| 1960-1970 | 273 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 46 |
| 2000-2010 | 47 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 28 |
Nicknames
Maggie, Margie, Meg, Greta
Fun facts
- The double-t ending in Margarett arose historically through phonetic spelling practices in 19th-century America.
- Despite the enduring popularity of Margaret, Margarett has remained a minor alternative with under 5,000 recorded occurrences since 1880.