Margherite
girl nameMargherite entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #4975 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#4975
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4975 |
| 1950s | #5031 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Margherite are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Margherite alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margherite in 2025?
- Margherite is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Margherite most popular?
- Margherite peaked in 1920, reaching #4975 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margherite with classmates?
- Margherite will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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