Margaretta
girl nameMargaretta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #541 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#541
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #715 |
| 1890s | #786 |
| 1900s | #895 |
| 1910s | #925 |
| 1920s | #1129 |
| 1930s | #1436 |
| 1940s | #1521 |
| 1950s | #2218 |
| 1960s | #3424 |
| 1970s | #5851 |
| 1980s | #7967 |
| 1990s | #10671 |
| 2000s | #17636 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Margaretta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Margaretta alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margaretta in 2025?
- Margaretta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Margaretta most popular?
- Margaretta peaked in 1884, reaching #541 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margaretta with classmates?
- Margaretta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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