Margo
girl name#559 in 2025Margo entered the US charts in 1905, peaked at #295 in 1951, ranks #559 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1905–2025
#559
rank today
#295
peak (1951)
540
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1764 |
| 1910s | #1841 |
| 1920s | #1474 |
| 1930s | #802 |
| 1940s | #329 |
| 1950s | #362 |
| 1960s | #487 |
| 1970s | #709 |
| 1980s | #926 |
| 1990s | #1393 |
| 2000s | #2096 |
| 2010s | #1478 |
| 2020s | #611 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Margo has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 22,500 people named Margo are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Margo alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margo in 2025?
- Margo ranks #559 among US girl names in 2025, with 540 babies given the name.
- When was the name Margo most popular?
- Margo peaked in 1951, reaching #295 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margo with classmates?
- Margo will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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