Margarette
Margarette is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Margarette is a French-influenced variant spelling of Margaret, originating from the Greek name Margarites. It historically means 'pearl' and has been used continuously in the United States, though it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
6,164 babies in the United States have been named Margarette since 1880. It ranks #2175 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2043.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.7 %)
- TN (9.3 %)
- KY (8 %)
- AL (7 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 76 |
| 1890-1900 | 134 |
| 1900-1910 | 277 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,097 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,619 |
| 1930-1940 | 847 |
| 1940-1950 | 772 |
| 1950-1960 | 457 |
| 1960-1970 | 269 |
| 1970-1980 | 157 |
| 1980-1990 | 132 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 77 |
| 2010-2019 | 82 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Famous people named Margarette
- Margarette Golding: Philanthropist, Founder
Nicknames
Maggie, Marge, Margie, Retta
Fun facts
- The addition of the '-ette' suffix gives this English variant a distinct French-inspired visual and auditory style.
- Margarette has been recorded in U.S. birth data every decade since records began in 1880.