Margret
Margret is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Margret is a variant spelling of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. It has been used historically in English-speaking regions, though it remains much less common than the traditional Margaret spelling. Today, it serves as a classical yet slightly uncommon alternative in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
10,068 babies in the United States have been named Margret since 1880. It ranks #1636 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2024.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.9 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- AL (7.6 %)
- TN (7.4 %)
- MS (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 307 |
| 1890-1900 | 339 |
| 1900-1910 | 437 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,236 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,850 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,237 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,061 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,054 |
| 1960-1970 | 832 |
| 1970-1980 | 504 |
| 1980-1990 | 375 |
| 1990-2000 | 351 |
| 2000-2010 | 264 |
| 2010-2019 | 144 |
| 2020-2029 | 77 |
Famous people named Margret
- Margret Rey: Author, Illustrator
Nicknames
Maggie, Marge, Margie, Greta
Fun facts
- Margret is an established historical spelling variant of Margaret, omitting the second 'a'.
- Margret is also a standard shortened form of Margaret in German and Icelandic contexts.