Margot Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-go / ˈmɑːrɡoʊFrench; Greek
Meaning
Pearl (French); Child of light (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
Margot is a diminutive form of the name Marguerite, which is derived from the Greek word 'margaritēs,' meaning pearl. The name has been popular in France since the Middle Ages and has been associated with various historical figures. In literature, Margot has appeared in various works, contributing to its cultural significance. The name has also gained popularity in other countries, reflecting its timeless appeal.
Trend Summary
Margot has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Margaux
- Margo
International Variants
- Margot (French)
- Margarita (Spanish)
- Marguerite (French)
Famous people named Margot
Margot Robbie is an Australian actress known for her roles in films such as 'I, Tonya' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.'.
Margot Kidder was a Canadian-American actress best known for her portrayal of Lois Lane in the 'Superman' film series.
Margot Fonteyn was a renowned British ballerina celebrated for her performances with the Royal Ballet.
Margot Frank was the sister of Anne Frank, known for her diary which chronicles their life during the Holocaust.
Fictional characters named Margot
Margot Tenenbaum is a character in the film 'The Royal Tenenbaums,' known for her complex family dynamics.
Margot, the protagonist in the novel 'Paper Towns' by John Green, embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Margot was first seen in the United States in 1894. Margot has ranked as high as #277 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Margot has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Margot (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 200 | |
CA | 193 | |
NY | 131 | |
FL | 95 | |
OH | 91 | |
PA | 86 | |
IL | 85 | |
NC | 80 | |
MA | 71 | |
MN | 70 | |
GA | 69 | |
TN | 65 | |
WA | 64 | |
MO | 62 | |
CO | 59 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1894 | 5 |
1896 | 5 |
1899 | 6 |
1900 | 11 |
1902 | 6 |
1904 | 6 |
1905 | 6 |
1906 | 7 |
1907 | 9 |
1908 | 14 |
1909 | 10 |
1910 | 12 |
1911 | 16 |
1912 | 23 |
1913 | 19 |
1914 | 36 |
1915 | 29 |
1916 | 32 |
1917 | 40 |
1918 | 40 |
1919 | 38 |
1920 | 55 |
1921 | 39 |
1922 | 51 |
1923 | 36 |
1924 | 40 |
1925 | 40 |
1926 | 41 |
1927 | 45 |
1928 | 53 |
1929 | 71 |
1930 | 98 |
1931 | 67 |
1932 | 88 |
1933 | 107 |
1934 | 124 |
1935 | 113 |
1936 | 130 |
1937 | 126 |
1938 | 138 |
1939 | 119 |
1940 | 125 |
1941 | 135 |
1942 | 131 |
1943 | 134 |
1944 | 107 |
1945 | 133 |
1946 | 106 |
1947 | 96 |
1948 | 129 |
1949 | 110 |
1950 | 97 |
1951 | 133 |
1952 | 127 |
1953 | 136 |
1954 | 105 |
1955 | 114 |
1956 | 103 |
1957 | 104 |
1958 | 93 |
1959 | 118 |
1960 | 140 |
1961 | 133 |
1962 | 153 |
1963 | 148 |
1964 | 135 |
1965 | 112 |
1966 | 106 |
1967 | 93 |
1968 | 92 |
1969 | 96 |
1970 | 86 |
1971 | 74 |
1972 | 63 |
1973 | 40 |
1974 | 46 |
1975 | 55 |
1976 | 63 |
1977 | 58 |
1978 | 67 |
1979 | 66 |
1980 | 91 |
1981 | 83 |
1982 | 115 |
1983 | 90 |
1984 | 104 |
1985 | 112 |
1986 | 104 |
1987 | 101 |
1988 | 92 |
1989 | 88 |
1990 | 87 |
1991 | 101 |
1992 | 104 |
1993 | 101 |
1994 | 85 |
1995 | 91 |
1996 | 105 |
1997 | 89 |
1998 | 107 |
1999 | 93 |
2000 | 90 |
2001 | 92 |
2002 | 115 |
2003 | 126 |
2004 | 107 |
2005 | 96 |
2006 | 111 |
2007 | 132 |
2008 | 144 |
2009 | 159 |
2010 | 155 |
2011 | 185 |
2012 | 237 |
2013 | 268 |
2014 | 377 |
2015 | 505 |
2016 | 745 |
2017 | 860 |
2018 | 881 |
2019 | 1,064 |
2020 | 1,269 |
2021 | 1,529 |
2022 | 1,527 |
2023 | 1,931 |
2024 | 2,223 |