Margerite
girl nameMargerite entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3097 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3097
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3982 |
| 1920s | #4093 |
| 1930s | #4181 |
| 1940s | #5244 |
| 1950s | #5408 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Margerite are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Margerite alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margerite in 2025?
- Margerite is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Margerite most popular?
- Margerite peaked in 1920, reaching #3097 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margerite with classmates?
- Margerite will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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