Margarete Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mar-guh-RET //mɑːrɡəˈrɛt//
Origin: Greek; Latin; German
Meaning: Greek: pearl; Latin: child of light; German: daisy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Margarete has its roots in the Greek word "margaritēs," meaning "pearl." This term was adopted into Latin as "margarita," which subsequently influenced the Old French form "Marguerite." The name made its way into English through Norman influence following the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, where it appeared as "Margaret." The evolution of the name reflects a common linguistic pattern where names were adapted through various languages and cultures, often retaining their original meanings related to beauty and value, akin to that of a pearl. Historically, the name Margarete has been borne by numerous notable figures.
One of the most significant early bearers was Saint Margaret of Antioch, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, whose story was popularized in various hagiographies throughout the Middle Ages. Her feast day is celebrated on July 20, and she became a patron saint of various causes, including childbirth and the protection of women.
The name also gained prominence through royal connections, such as Margaret Tudor, the sister of Henry VIII, who played a crucial role in the political landscape of the 16th century. Culturally, the name Margarete has been associated with themes of purity and virtue, often symbolized by the pearl.
This association has contributed to its enduring presence in various cultures across Europe. The name has also inspired numerous literary and artistic works, including Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing," where the character Margaret plays a significant role.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Maggie" have emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and affection in familial contexts. Overall, Margarete's historical and cultural significance underscores its lasting impact across different eras and societies.
Famous people named Margarete
In this section, you will find notable people named Margarete. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Margarete who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Margarete who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Margarete Steiff was a businesswoman best known for founding the Steiff toy company and creating the first stuffed teddy bear.
Margarete Buber-Neumann was a writer and political activist best known for her memoirs about her experiences in Soviet and Nazi concentration camps.
Margarete von Wrangell was a botanist and the first female professor of botany in Germany, known for her work in plant ecology.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Margarete was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Margarete has ranked as high as #1553 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Margarete has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Margarete is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Margarete was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Margarete.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| 2024 | 8 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 |
| 2006 | 8 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 | 10 |
| 2000 | 8 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1994 | 10 | 10 |
| 1993 | 9 | 9 |
| 1992 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1988 | 11 | 11 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 |
| 1986 | 14 | 14 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1984 | 10 | 10 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 12 | 12 |
| 1979 | 9 | 9 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1972 | 10 | 10 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 11 | 11 |
| 1969 | 14 | 14 |
| 1968 | 9 | 9 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 |
| 1966 | 11 | 11 |
| 1965 | 16 | 16 |
| 1964 | 21 | 21 |
| 1963 | 12 | 12 |
| 1962 | 19 | 19 |
| 1961 | 20 | 20 |
| 1960 | 18 | 18 |
| 1959 | 21 | 21 |
| 1958 | 22 | 22 |
| 1957 | 23 | 23 |
| 1956 | 21 | 21 |
| 1955 | 17 | 17 |
| 1954 | 21 | 21 |
| 1953 | 24 | 24 |
| 1952 | 21 | 21 |
| 1951 | 24 | 24 |
| 1950 | 19 | 19 |
| 1949 | 22 | 22 |
| 1948 | 18 | 18 |
| 1947 | 18 | 18 |
| 1946 | 15 | 15 |
| 1945 | 13 | 13 |
| 1944 | 19 | 19 |
| 1943 | 32 | 32 |
| 1942 | 24 | 24 |
| 1941 | 20 | 20 |
| 1940 | 29 | 29 |
| 1939 | 22 | 22 |
| 1938 | 20 | 20 |
| 1937 | 31 | 31 |
| 1936 | 23 | 23 |
| 1935 | 30 | 30 |
| 1934 | 27 | 27 |
| 1933 | 37 | 37 |
| 1932 | 30 | 30 |
| 1931 | 36 | 36 |
| 1930 | 50 | 50 |
| 1929 | 40 | 40 |
| 1928 | 50 | 50 |
| 1927 | 48 | 48 |
| 1926 | 46 | 46 |
| 1925 | 50 | 50 |
| 1924 | 57 | 57 |
| 1923 | 49 | 49 |
| 1922 | 65 | 65 |
| 1921 | 51 | 51 |
| 1920 | 59 | 59 |
| 1919 | 60 | 60 |
| 1918 | 74 | 74 |
| 1917 | 59 | 59 |
| 1916 | 54 | 54 |
| 1915 | 64 | 64 |
| 1914 | 36 | 36 |
| 1913 | 42 | 42 |
| 1912 | 23 | 23 |
| 1911 | 21 | 21 |
| 1910 | 15 | 15 |
| 1909 | 16 | 16 |
| 1908 | 18 | 18 |
| 1907 | 13 | 13 |
| 1906 | 14 | 14 |
| 1905 | 7 | 7 |
| 1904 | 10 | 10 |
| 1903 | 20 | 20 |
| 1902 | 17 | 17 |
| 1901 | 8 | 8 |
| 1900 | 9 | 9 |
| 1899 | 12 | 12 |
| 1898 | 5 | 5 |
| 1897 | 7 | 7 |
| 1896 | 15 | 15 |
| 1895 | 11 | 11 |
| 1894 | 10 | 10 |
| 1893 | 7 | 7 |
| 1892 | 7 | 7 |
| 1890 | 8 | 8 |
| 1889 | 8 | 8 |
| 1888 | 12 | 12 |
| 1887 | 7 | 7 |
| 1886 | 6 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Margarete (1986)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |