Girl
Margaret
pearl
About Margaret
Substance, history, and unwavering strength make this perennial favorite a name of genuine consequence. Margaret has endured through centuries and across continents because it possesses something essential—a solid foundation that supports rather than constrains. The name has belonged to saints and queens, scientists and writers, politicians and artists, proving its remarkable versatility across all fields of human endeavor. Its wealth of nickname options (Maggie, Meg, Greta, Margo, Daisy) means your daughter can reinvent herself while keeping her formal name constant. Margaret carries intellectual weight without stuffiness, traditional values without being old-fashioned. It's a name that commands respect naturally, that suggests competence and capability. For families who want their daughter's name to open doors rather than raise eyebrows, who value proven longevity over passing trends, Margaret stands as an excellent choice—tested by time, approved by history, and ready for another generation of remarkable women.
Popularity of the Name Margaret
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #6 | ||||
| 1881 | #5 | ||||
| 1882 | #6 | ||||
| 1883 | #6 | ||||
| 1884 | #6 | ||||
| 1885 | #5 | ||||
| 1886 | #6 | ||||
| 1887 | #5 | ||||
| 1888 | #5 | ||||
| 1889 | #4 | ||||
| 1890 | #4 | ||||
| 1891 | #3 | ||||
| 1892 | #4 | ||||
| 1893 | #4 | ||||
| 1894 | #3 | ||||
| 1895 | #4 | ||||
| 1896 | #4 | ||||
| 1897 | #4 | ||||
| 1898 | #4 | ||||
| 1899 | #4 | ||||
| 1900 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1901 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1902 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1903 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1904 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1905 | #3 | #2 | |||
| 1906 | #3 | #2 | |||
| 1907 | #3 | #2 | |||
| 1908 | #3 | #2 | |||
| 1909 | #3 | #2 | |||
| 1910 | #3 | #2 | |||
| 1911 | #3 | #2 | |||
| 1912 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1913 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1914 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1915 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1916 | #4 | #2 | |||
| 1917 | #4 | #1 | |||
| 1918 | #4 | #1 | |||
| 1919 | #4 | #1 | |||
| 1920 | #4 | #1 | |||
| 1921 | #4 | #1 | |||
| 1922 | #4 | #1 | |||
| 1923 | #4 | #1 | |||
| 1924 | #5 | #1 | |||
| 1925 | #5 | #1 | |||
| 1926 | #5 | #1 | |||
| 1927 | #5 | #1 | |||
| 1928 | #5 | #1 | |||
| 1929 | #5 | #1 | |||
| 1930 | #5 | #1 | |||
| 1931 | #7 | #1 | |||
| 1932 | #7 | #1 | |||
| 1933 | #7 | #1 | |||
| 1934 | #8 | #1 | |||
| 1935 | #8 | #1 | |||
| 1936 | #9 | #1 | |||
| 1937 | #10 | #1 | |||
| 1938 | #9 | #1 | |||
| 1939 | #10 | #1 | |||
| 1940 | #11 | #1 | |||
| 1941 | #12 | #1 | |||
| 1942 | #14 | #1 | |||
| 1943 | #14 | #1 | |||
| 1944 | #14 | #1 | |||
| 1945 | #15 | #1 | |||
| 1946 | #17 | #1 | |||
| 1947 | #16 | #1 | |||
| 1948 | #13 | #1 | |||
| 1949 | #14 | #1 | |||
| 1950 | #15 | #1 | |||
| 1951 | #17 | #2 | |||
| 1952 | #21 | #2 | |||
| 1953 | #20 | #3 | |||
| 1954 | #21 | #3 | |||
| 1955 | #24 | #3 | |||
| 1956 | #25 | #5 | |||
| 1957 | #29 | #5 | |||
| 1958 | #31 | #5 | |||
| 1959 | #36 | #13 | |||
| 1960 | #36 | #18 | |||
| 1961 | #40 | #17 | |||
| 1962 | #43 | #21 | |||
| 1963 | #46 | #25 | |||
| 1964 | #49 | #27 | #3 | ||
| 1965 | #52 | #40 | #2 | ||
| 1966 | #55 | #39 | #3 | ||
| 1967 | #58 | #42 | #2 | ||
| 1968 | #63 | #58 | #3 | ||
| 1969 | #73 | #59 | #3 | ||
| 1970 | #80 | #65 | #3 | ||
| 1971 | #86 | #73 | #3 | ||
| 1972 | #95 | #99 | #3 | ||
| 1973 | #94 | #81 | #3 | ||
| 1974 | #95 | #82 | #3 | ||
| 1975 | #98 | #99 | #5 | ||
| 1976 | #103 | #92 | #6 | ||
| 1977 | #111 | #103 | #8 | ||
| 1978 | #110 | #136 | #12 | ||
| 1979 | #108 | #119 | #22 | ||
| 1980 | #105 | #112 | #19 | ||
| 1981 | #107 | #118 | #19 | ||
| 1982 | #97 | #140 | #25 | ||
| 1983 | #92 | #144 | #24 | ||
| 1984 | #92 | #80 | #26 | ||
| 1985 | #90 | #194 | #27 | ||
| 1986 | #90 | #121 | #37 | ||
| 1987 | #90 | #127 | #24 | ||
| 1988 | #93 | #198 | #22 | ||
| 1989 | #97 | #177 | #28 | ||
| 1990 | #102 | #140 | #35 | ||
| 1991 | #108 | #142 | #34 | #190 | |
| 1992 | #102 | #145 | #42 | #224 | |
| 1993 | #102 | #230 | #38 | #195 | |
| 1994 | #106 | #231 | #46 | #191 | |
| 1995 | #104 | #166 | #52 | #193 | |
| 1996 | #105 | #185 | #42 | #194 | |
| 1997 | #110 | #351 | #187 | #60 | #194 |
| 1998 | #114 | #334 | #217 | #97 | #201 |
| 1999 | #110 | #440 | #310 | #98 | #230 |
| 2000 | #110 | #365 | #273 | #110 | #230 |
| 2001 | #118 | #358 | #241 | #95 | #196 |
| 2002 | #129 | #389 | #215 | #116 | #198 |
| 2003 | #128 | #526 | #334 | #119 | #266 |
| 2004 | #133 | #445 | #224 | #128 | #284 |
| 2005 | #151 | #431 | #307 | #146 | #260 |
| 2006 | #160 | #482 | #205 | #137 | #274 |
| 2007 | #173 | #505 | #247 | #123 | #295 |
| 2008 | #178 | #474 | #117 | #329 | |
| 2009 | #187 | #447 | #374 | #167 | #314 |
| 2010 | #182 | #488 | #337 | #212 | #328 |
| 2011 | #186 | #510 | #273 | #155 | #367 |
| 2012 | #177 | #497 | #311 | #177 | #282 |
| 2013 | #180 | #505 | #402 | #168 | #310 |
| 2014 | #169 | #466 | #170 | #264 | |
| 2015 | #155 | #461 | #168 | #325 | |
| 2016 | #139 | #401 | #177 | #239 | |
| 2017 | #132 | #405 | #427 | #167 | #247 |
| 2018 | #127 | #387 | #153 | #285 | |
| 2019 | #127 | #370 | #282 | #200 | #281 |
| 2020 | #126 | #367 | #307 | #229 | #203 |
| 2021 | #125 | #406 | #197 | #283 | |
| 2022 | #127 | #447 | #370 | #178 | #209 |
| 2023 | #132 | #459 | #343 | #198 | #243 |
| 2024 | #119 | #461 | #446 | #188 | #279 |
| 2025 | #112 | #404 | #202 | #135 | #283 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Margaret
Names Similar to Margaret
Nicknames for Margaret
- Maggie
- Meg
- Peggy
- Greta
Famous People Named Margaret
| Margaret Thatcher | Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom |
| Margaret Atwood | Canadian author of "The Handmaid's Tale" |
| Margaret Mead | American cultural anthropologist |
| Margaret Court | Australian tennis player and Grand Slam champion |
| Margaret Hamilton | American computer scientist and software engineer |
| Margaret Sanger | American birth control advocate and women's rights activist |
| Margaret Mitchell | Author of "Gone with the Wind" |
| Margaret Chase Smith | First woman to serve in both houses of the U.S. Congress |
| Margaret Bourke-White | American photojournalist |
| Margaret Rutherford | British actress known for her role as Miss Marple |
| Margaret Beckett | British politician and former Foreign Secretary |
| Margaret Leighton | British actress and Tony Award winner |
| Margaret O'Brien | American actress and child star |
| Margaret Brennan | American journalist and television host |
| Margaret Avery | American actress known for her role in "The Color Purple" |
| Margaret Cho | American comedian and actress |
| Margaret Ekpo | Nigerian women's rights activist and politician |
| Margaret Zhang | Australian fashion blogger and photographer |
Characters Named Margaret
| Margaret Hale | Protagonist of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel "North and South" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Greene | Character from "The Walking Dead" comic series and TV show |
| Margaret "Peggy" Carter | Marvel Comics character and agent of S.H.I.E.L.D |
| Margaret "Meg" March | Character from Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Women" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Simpson | Fictional character from "The Simpsons" TV show |
| Margaret "Maggie" Evans | Character from the TV show "Dark Shadows" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Channing | Character from the TV show "Dynasty" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Winters | Character from the TV show "Friends" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Doyle | Character from the TV show "Blue Heelers" |
| Margaret "Marge" Gunderson | Character from the movie "Fargo" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Fitzgerald | Character from the movie "Million Dollar Baby" |
| Margaret "Peggy" Blumquist | Character from the TV series "Fargo" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Carpenter | Character from the movie "Runaway Bride" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Esmerelda | Character from the TV show "American Horror Story" |
| Margaret "Peggy" Olson | Character from the TV series "Mad Men" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Cutler | Character from the TV show "The Newsroom" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Winnock | Character from the TV show "Private Practice" |
| Margaret "Maggie" Scott | Character from the movie "The Holiday" |