Margherita
girl nameMargherita entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #1263 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#1263
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1357 |
| 1900s | #1749 |
| 1910s | #1958 |
| 1920s | #2072 |
| 1930s | #2669 |
| 1940s | #3087 |
| 1950s | #3463 |
| 1960s | #3443 |
| 1970s | #5046 |
| 1980s | #7108 |
| 1990s | #10806 |
| 2000s | #11181 |
| 2010s | #15251 |
| 2020s | #11577 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Margherita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Margherita alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margherita in 2025?
- Margherita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Margherita most popular?
- Margherita peaked in 1898, reaching #1263 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margherita with classmates?
- Margherita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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