Girl Name
Margaret
"Pearl, precious gem, child of light"
Ranked #83 for girls
About the Name Margaret
Margaret is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Pearl, precious gem, child of light" and is currently ranked #83 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Greek names.
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Popularity Over Time
#8 1950
#12 1960
#22 1970
#55 1980
#88 1990
#120 2000
#88 2010
#83 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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