Margaret Name Origin
/MAR-guh-ret/-
British (Celtic/Anglo-Saxon) 50% -
American (European-American) 30%
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Australian (European-Australian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Margaret
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Margaret is of Greek origin, derived from 'Margaretēs', meaning 'pearl'. It became popular in English-speaking countries through Christian saints and royalty, notably Queen Margaret of Scotland.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Margaret each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).