Marigold
Marigold is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Golden flower; Mary's gold.
Origin and history
Marigold is an English plant name derived from 'Mary's gold', referring to the golden flower associated with the Virgin Mary. It has surged in popularity in the United States since 2020 as part of the trend toward vintage botanical names. Parents are drawn to its bright sound and cheerful floral imagery.
Popularity in the United States
2,978 babies in the United States have been named Marigold since 1880. It ranks #3249 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #753.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- WA (4.8 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- TN (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 34 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 727 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,121 |
Nicknames
Goldie, Mari, Maggie
Fun facts
- The name originates from Middle English 'Marygold', derived from placing golden flowers at shrines of the Virgin Mary.
- Over two-thirds of all recorded U.S. births for the name Marigold since 1880 have occurred since 2020.