Margot
Margot is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Margot is a French diminutive of Marguerite, which ultimately traces back to the Greek word for pearl. The name gained widespread recognition in French literature and history before becoming popular throughout the English-speaking world. In the United States, it has experienced a notable resurgence in recent years as parents seek classic yet chic vintage names.
Popularity in the United States
25,568 babies in the United States have been named Margot since 1880. It ranks #908 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #156.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- NY (12 %)
- TX (9 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- PA (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 69 |
| 1910-1920 | 285 |
| 1920-1930 | 471 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,110 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,206 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,130 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,208 |
| 1970-1980 | 617 |
| 1980-1990 | 980 |
| 1990-2000 | 964 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,172 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,279 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,061 |
Famous people named Margot
- Margot Robbie: Actress, Producer
- Margot Fonteyn: Dancer, Ballerina
- Margot Kidder: Actress
Nicknames
Maggie, Mar
Fun facts
- Margot originated in medieval France as a affectionate pet name for Marguerite.
- Margaret of Valois was famously known as La Reine Margot, inspiring Alexander Dumas's famous novel.
- The name has seen a major rise in U.S. popularity in the 2020s, entering the top 200 ranked female names.