Margo
Margo is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Margo is a classic feminine name of French origin, derived as a short form of Marguerite. It traces back ultimately to the Greek word 'margarites,' meaning pearl. In the United States, Margo has enjoyed steady use over the decades as a chic, standalone alternative to Margot or Margaret.
Popularity in the United States
27,208 babies in the United States have been named Margo since 1880. It ranks #885 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #582.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.2 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 151 |
| 1920-1930 | 304 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,209 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,791 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,886 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,956 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,271 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,741 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,217 |
| 2000-2010 | 886 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,817 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,953 |
Famous people named Margo
- Margo Martindale: Actress
- Margo Harshman: Actress
- Margo Price: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Margo is a popular phonetic spelling variant of the traditional French name Margot.
- The name appears in notable literature and media, including John Green's novel Paper Towns featuring the character Margo Roth Spiegelman.