Margaretha
girl nameMargaretha entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #586 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#586
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #910 |
| 1890s | #1178 |
| 1900s | #1421 |
| 1910s | #2214 |
| 1920s | #3554 |
| 1930s | #4075 |
| 1940s | #4272 |
| 1950s | #5246 |
| 1960s | #5378 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Margaretha are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Margaretha alive today was born around 1916, making them about 109 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margaretha in 2025?
- Margaretha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Margaretha most popular?
- Margaretha peaked in 1887, reaching #586 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margaretha with classmates?
- Margaretha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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