Margaux
Margaux is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Margaux is a French feminine name derived from the Occitan name Margarida, corresponding to the English name Margaret. It became popular as a distinct name spelling in France and the U.S., influenced by the famous Margaux wine region. In recent years, it has seen rising use in the United States as a chic French alternative to Margot or Margaret.
Popularity in the United States
4,089 babies in the United States have been named Margaux since 1880. It ranks #2759 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1130.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.9 %)
- NY (16.4 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 160 |
| 1980-1990 | 440 |
| 1990-2000 | 577 |
| 2000-2010 | 577 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,201 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,134 |
Famous people named Margaux
- Margaux Hemingway: Model, Actress
Nicknames
Maggie, Marge
Fun facts
- The spelling Margaux is heavily associated with Château Margaux, a premier wine estate in Bordeaux, France.
- Model and actress Margaux Hemingway changed the spelling of her name from Margot after learning she was named after the wine her parents drank on the night she was conceived.