Margaret
girl name#112 in 2025Margaret entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #3 in 1891, ranks #112 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#112
rank today
#3
peak (1891)
2,436
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #5 |
| 1890s | #4 |
| 1900s | #4 |
| 1910s | #4 |
| 1920s | #5 |
| 1930s | #8 |
| 1940s | #14 |
| 1950s | #24 |
| 1960s | #52 |
| 1970s | #98 |
| 1980s | #95 |
| 1990s | #106 |
| 2000s | #147 |
| 2010s | #157 |
| 2020s | #124 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Margaret has been most popular in TX, CA, IL.
Living bearers
About 504,000 people named Margaret are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Margaret alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margaret in 2025?
- Margaret ranks #112 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,436 babies given the name.
- When was the name Margaret most popular?
- Margaret peaked in 1891, reaching #3 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margaret with classmates?
- Margaret will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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