Margarete Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmar-guh-RET / /mɑːrɡəˈrɛt/

Greek; Latin; German

Meaning

Greek: pearl; Latin: child of light; German: daisy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Margarete has roots in the Greek name 'Margaretēs', which means 'pearl'. It has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Europe, since the Middle Ages. The name has been borne by numerous saints and queens, contributing to its popularity. In German-speaking countries, it is often associated with the flower daisy, symbolizing innocence and purity.

Trend Summary

The name Margarete has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Margaret
  • Margaretha
  • Margarete

International Variants

  • Margarita (Spanish)
  • Marguerite (French)
  • Margarita (Italian)
  • Margarita (Portuguese)

Famous people named Margarete

Margarete Buber-Neumann was a German politician and writer known for her works on totalitarianism.

Margarete Steiff was a German seamstress and entrepreneur, founder of the Steiff toy company.

Margarete von Trotta is a German film director and screenwriter recognized for her contributions to cinema.

Margarete Mitscherlich was a German psychoanalyst and author known for her work on women's issues.

Fictional characters named Margarete

Margarete is a character in Goethe's 'Faust', representing innocence and tragedy.

Margarete is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', known for her role in the storyline.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Margarete was first seen in the United States in 1884. Margarete has ranked as high as #799 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Margarete has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Margarete (1986)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18845
18855
18866
18877
188812
18898
18908
18927
18937
189410
189511
189615
18977
18985
189912
19009
19018
190217
190320
190410
19057
190614
190713
190818
190916
191015
191121
191223
191342
191436
191564
191654
191759
191874
191960
192059
192151
192265
192349
192457
192550
192646
192748
192850
192940
193050
193136
193230
193337
193427
193530
193623
193731
193820
193922
194029
194120
194224
194332
194419
194513
194615
194718
194818
194922
195019
195124
195221
195324
195421
195517
195621
195723
195822
195921
196018
196120
196219
196312
196421
196516
196611
19677
19689
196914
197011
19717
197210
19745
19755
19776
19799
198012
19816
19825
198312
198410
19855
198614
19878
198811
19895
19907
19916
19925
19939
199410
19957
19968
19976
19998
20008
200310
20068
20079
20086
20147
20205
20225
20248