Margret Girl

Popularity: #927 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-gret //ˈmɑːɡrɪt//

Origin: Greek; Latin; English

Meaning: Greek: pearl; Latin: child of light; English: a variant of Margaret

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Margret has its roots in the Greek name 'Margaretēs,' derived from 'margaritēs,' meaning 'pearl.' This Greek form was adopted into Latin as 'Margareta,' which subsequently influenced the Old French 'Marguerite.' The name entered the English language through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, becoming popularized in various forms, including Margret, Margaret, and Margery. The evolution of the name reflects a journey through different cultures and languages, emphasizing its enduring appeal across centuries.

Historically, the name Margret has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most significant is Saint Margaret of Antioch, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, whose feast day is celebrated on July 20.

Her story, which includes legendary elements of her resistance against a Roman governor, contributed to the name's popularity in medieval Europe. Additionally, Queen Margaret of Scotland, who reigned in the 11th century, played a crucial role in the cultural and religious transformation of Scotland, further cementing the name's historical significance.

Culturally, the name Margret has been linked with themes of purity and virtue, often symbolized by the pearl, which is considered a precious and beautiful object. This association has helped the name endure through various cultural contexts, making it a symbol of grace and nobility.

The name has also produced several diminutive forms, such as Meg and Maggie, which have been used affectionately throughout history. Overall, Margret's linguistic roots, historical milestones, and cultural resonance contribute to its rich legacy in the tapestry of names.

Famous people named Margret

In this section, you will find notable people named Margret. 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 Margret who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Margret who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Margret Atwood is a writer best known for The Handmaid's Tale, Oryx and Crake, and Alias Grace.

Margret Rey is an author best known for the Curious George series.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Margret, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MargaretMaggieMegMaryMarthaMiriamMabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Margret. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarjorieMarleneMiriamMarthaMavisMabelMeganMina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Margret was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Margret has ranked as high as #877 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

In the past 5 years the name Margret has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Margret 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 Margret 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 Margret.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 21 21
2024 16 16
2023 8 8
2022 9 9
2021 10 10
2020 13 13
2019 12 12
2018 13 13
2017 12 12
2016 15 15
2015 13 13
2014 18 18
2013 9 9
2012 17 17
2011 18 18
2010 17 17
2009 18 18
2008 17 17
2007 35 35
2006 8 8
2005 24 24
2004 23 23
2003 33 33
2002 27 27
2001 44 44
2000 35 35
1999 26 26
1998 42 42
1997 37 37
1996 28 28
1995 31 31
1994 37 37
1993 38 38
1992 50 50
1991 24 24
1990 38 38
1989 42 42
1988 40 40
1987 42 42
1986 25 25
1985 32 32
1984 48 48
1983 37 37
1982 32 32
1981 39 39
1980 38 38
1979 37 37
1978 35 35
1977 52 52
1976 47 47
1975 56 56
1974 51 51
1973 58 58
1972 55 55
1971 50 50
1970 63 63
1969 64 64
1968 72 72
1967 79 79
1966 88 88
1965 70 70
1964 102 102
1963 92 92
1962 91 91
1961 91 91
1960 83 83
1959 72 72
1958 95 95
1957 87 87
1956 99 99
1955 100 100
1954 113 113
1953 124 124
1952 128 128
1951 105 105
1950 131 131
1949 143 143
1948 108 108
1947 122 122
1946 105 105
1945 85 85
1944 97 97
1943 108 108
1942 104 104
1941 87 87
1940 102 102
1939 107 107
1938 110 110
1937 123 123
1936 81 81
1935 121 121
1934 113 113
1933 122 122
1932 143 143
1931 136 136
1930 181 181
1929 153 153
1928 163 163
1927 199 199
1926 194 194
1925 172 172
1924 196 196
1923 177 177
1922 198 198
1921 214 214
1920 184 184
1919 177 177
1918 199 199
1917 168 168
1916 162 162
1915 111 111
1914 119 119
1913 84 84
1912 90 90
1911 59 59
1910 67 67
1909 44 44
1908 56 56
1907 51 51
1906 47 47
1905 51 51
1904 37 37
1903 37 37
1902 33 33
1901 32 32
1900 49 49
1899 33 33
1898 34 34
1897 30 30
1896 39 39
1895 36 36
1894 30 30
1893 31 31
1892 33 33
1891 39 39
1890 34 34
1889 28 28
1888 46 46
1887 22 22
1886 25 25
1885 39 39
1884 32 32
1883 30 30
1882 39 39
1881 22 22
1880 24 24

Top States for Margret (2004)

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
NY 5
100%