Margarethe
girl nameMargarethe entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #1006 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#1006
peak (1891)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1301 |
| 1910s | #4414 |
| 1920s | #4772 |
| 1950s | #5826 |
| 1960s | #5891 |
| 1990s | #11778 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Margarethe are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Margarethe alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margarethe in 2025?
- Margarethe is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Margarethe most popular?
- Margarethe peaked in 1891, reaching #1006 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margarethe with classmates?
- Margarethe will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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