Margareta
girl nameMargareta entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #1502 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#1502
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1502 |
| 1910s | #3033 |
| 1920s | #3293 |
| 1930s | #3622 |
| 1940s | #4016 |
| 1950s | #4664 |
| 1960s | #4954 |
| 1970s | #8035 |
| 1980s | #10411 |
| 1990s | #10514 |
| 2000s | #13595 |
| 2010s | #16276 |
| 2020s | #11146 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Margareta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Margareta alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margareta in 2025?
- Margareta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Margareta most popular?
- Margareta peaked in 1898, reaching #1502 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margareta with classmates?
- Margareta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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