Girl Name
Margaret
"Pearl, precious gem, child of light"
Ranked #119 for girls
About the Name Margaret
Margaret is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Pearl, precious gem, child of light" and Currently ranked #119 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Greek names.
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Popularity Over Time
#149899 1950
#82129 1960
#32066 1970
#30512 1980
#31359 1990
#23927 2000
#20040 2010
#11020 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Margaret
- MT Margaret Thatcher
- MA Margaret Atwood
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