Margretta
girl nameMargretta entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #894 in 1888, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#894
peak (1888)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1049 |
| 1890s | #1394 |
| 1900s | #1621 |
| 1910s | #2103 |
| 1920s | #2332 |
| 1930s | #2888 |
| 1940s | #2561 |
| 1950s | #3520 |
| 1960s | #4880 |
| 1970s | #7516 |
| 1980s | #11207 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Margretta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Margretta alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Margretta in 2025?
- Margretta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Margretta most popular?
- Margretta peaked in 1888, reaching #894 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Margretta with classmates?
- Margretta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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