Girl
Margarita
pearl
About Margarita
With its warm Mediterranean essence, this name evokes images of sun-drenched coastlines and vibrant cultural traditions. Margarita possesses a sophisticated, international flair that translates beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, making it ideal for families with diverse backgrounds or global aspirations. The name offers wonderful nickname flexibility—from the playful Maggie or Margo to the more formal Rita—allowing your daughter to choose how she presents herself at different life stages. Its established history means people recognize and respect it, yet it remains refreshingly uncommon in many English-speaking countries. The rhythmic four syllables create a musical quality when spoken, and the name balances femininity with substance, suitable for both a creative artist and a corporate professional.
Popularity of the Name Margarita
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #904 | ||
| 1881 | #724 | ||
| 1883 | #882 | ||
| 1884 | #665 | ||
| 1885 | #891 | ||
| 1886 | #565 | ||
| 1887 | #914 | ||
| 1888 | #935 | ||
| 1889 | #676 | ||
| 1890 | #748 | ||
| 1891 | #620 | ||
| 1892 | #632 | ||
| 1893 | #640 | ||
| 1894 | #604 | ||
| 1895 | #676 | ||
| 1896 | #680 | ||
| 1897 | #525 | ||
| 1898 | #689 | ||
| 1899 | #560 | ||
| 1900 | #597 | ||
| 1901 | #572 | ||
| 1902 | #646 | ||
| 1903 | #510 | ||
| 1904 | #460 | ||
| 1905 | #551 | ||
| 1906 | #469 | ||
| 1907 | #516 | ||
| 1908 | #516 | ||
| 1909 | #504 | ||
| 1910 | #530 | ||
| 1911 | #494 | ||
| 1912 | #528 | ||
| 1913 | #510 | ||
| 1914 | #551 | ||
| 1915 | #564 | ||
| 1916 | #572 | ||
| 1917 | #543 | ||
| 1918 | #514 | ||
| 1919 | #486 | ||
| 1920 | #416 | ||
| 1921 | #408 | ||
| 1922 | #424 | ||
| 1923 | #402 | ||
| 1924 | #424 | ||
| 1925 | #414 | ||
| 1926 | #397 | ||
| 1927 | #394 | ||
| 1928 | #380 | ||
| 1929 | #353 | ||
| 1930 | #384 | ||
| 1931 | #369 | ||
| 1932 | #409 | ||
| 1933 | #439 | ||
| 1934 | #414 | ||
| 1935 | #400 | ||
| 1936 | #401 | ||
| 1937 | #417 | ||
| 1938 | #423 | ||
| 1939 | #439 | ||
| 1940 | #423 | ||
| 1941 | #426 | ||
| 1942 | #434 | ||
| 1943 | #422 | ||
| 1944 | #450 | ||
| 1945 | #417 | ||
| 1946 | #404 | ||
| 1947 | #419 | ||
| 1948 | #368 | ||
| 1949 | #350 | ||
| 1950 | #334 | ||
| 1951 | #356 | ||
| 1952 | #361 | ||
| 1953 | #358 | ||
| 1954 | #364 | ||
| 1955 | #374 | ||
| 1956 | #392 | ||
| 1957 | #372 | ||
| 1958 | #384 | ||
| 1959 | #410 | ||
| 1960 | #436 | ||
| 1961 | #419 | ||
| 1962 | #421 | ||
| 1963 | #420 | ||
| 1964 | #415 | #318 | |
| 1965 | #419 | ||
| 1966 | #382 | ||
| 1967 | #397 | #437 | |
| 1968 | #402 | ||
| 1969 | #418 | #379 | |
| 1970 | #439 | ||
| 1971 | #411 | ||
| 1972 | #424 | #524 | |
| 1973 | #423 | ||
| 1974 | #411 | ||
| 1975 | #414 | #439 | |
| 1976 | #402 | #566 | |
| 1977 | #429 | ||
| 1978 | #444 | #593 | |
| 1979 | #485 | #506 | |
| 1980 | #465 | ||
| 1981 | #454 | ||
| 1982 | #460 | ||
| 1983 | #461 | ||
| 1984 | #497 | ||
| 1985 | #511 | ||
| 1986 | #489 | ||
| 1987 | #545 | ||
| 1988 | #553 | ||
| 1989 | #506 | #558 | |
| 1990 | #463 | ||
| 1991 | #447 | ||
| 1992 | #463 | ||
| 1993 | #484 | ||
| 1994 | #487 | #989 | |
| 1995 | #526 | ||
| 1996 | #511 | ||
| 1997 | #514 | ||
| 1998 | #610 | ||
| 1999 | #642 | ||
| 2000 | #654 | ||
| 2001 | #690 | ||
| 2002 | #733 | ||
| 2003 | #845 | ||
| 2004 | #931 | ||
| 2005 | #923 | ||
| 2006 | #948 | ||
| 2011 | #493 | ||
| 2014 | #634 | ||
| 2016 | #976 | ||
| 2017 | #992 | ||
| 2025 | #981 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Margarita
- Margherita
- Margareta
- Margaux
- Margaret
- Margarete
- Margarida
Names Similar to Margarita
Nicknames for Margarita
- Maggie
- Rita
- Margo
- Greta
- Mags
Famous People Named Margarita
| Margarita Zavala | Mexican lawyer and politician |
| Margarita Levieva | Russian-American actress |
| Margarita Mamun | Russian rhythmic gymnast |
| Margarita Robles | Spanish politician and lawyer |
| Margarita Louis-Dreyfus | French businesswoman |
| Margarita Moran | Filipina beauty queen and Miss Universe 1973 |
| Margarita Kareva | Russian photographer |
| Margarita Engle | Cuban-American author and poet |
| Margarita Simonyan | Russian journalist and editor-in-chief of RT network |
| Margarita Nazarenko | Ukrainian Paralympic swimmer |
| Margarita Terekhova | Russian actress and director |
| Margarita With A Straw | Indian film directed by Shonali Bose |
Characters Named Margarita
| Margarita Stauch | Character from the novel "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov |
| Margarita March | Character from the TV series "High Seas" - Alta Mar |
| Margarita Princess | Character from the TV series "The Fairly OddParents" |