NAME PROFILE
Margaret
Margaret is a classic name of Greek origin meaning 'pearl.' It conveys a sense of beauty, value, and strength, often associated with wisdom and nurturing qualities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,268,519 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%PA — 21%CA — 19%NC — 19%IL — 18%
Notable People
Margaret Thatcher (Former Prime Minister of the UK) · Margaret Atwood (Author, *The Handmaid's Tale*) · Margaret Mead (Cultural anthropologist) · Margaret Cho (Comedian and actress) · Margaret Court (Tennis champion)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MaggieMegPeggy
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