Margot Girl

Popularity: #125 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-go / ˈmɑːrɡoʊ

French; 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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 200
9%
CA 193
9%
NY 131
6%
FL 95
4%
OH 91
4%
PA 86
4%
IL 85
4%
NC 80
4%
MA 71
3%
MN 70
3%
GA 69
3%
TN 65
3%
WA 64
3%
MO 62
3%
CO 59
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18945
18965
18996
190011
19026
19046
19056
19067
19079
190814
190910
191012
191116
191223
191319
191436
191529
191632
191740
191840
191938
192055
192139
192251
192336
192440
192540
192641
192745
192853
192971
193098
193167
193288
1933107
1934124
1935113
1936130
1937126
1938138
1939119
1940125
1941135
1942131
1943134
1944107
1945133
1946106
194796
1948129
1949110
195097
1951133
1952127
1953136
1954105
1955114
1956103
1957104
195893
1959118
1960140
1961133
1962153
1963148
1964135
1965112
1966106
196793
196892
196996
197086
197174
197263
197340
197446
197555
197663
197758
197867
197966
198091
198183
1982115
198390
1984104
1985112
1986104
1987101
198892
198988
199087
1991101
1992104
1993101
199485
199591
1996105
199789
1998107
199993
200090
200192
2002115
2003126
2004107
200596
2006111
2007132
2008144
2009159
2010155
2011185
2012237
2013268
2014377
2015505
2016745
2017860
2018881
20191,064
20201,269
20211,529
20221,527
20231,931
20242,223