Marquerite Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mar-kair-EEt /mɑːr.kəˈrit/
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: Daisy; Latin: Pearl
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marquerite is derived from the Old French form of the Latin name "Margarita," which itself originates from the Greek word "margaritēs," meaning "pearl." The Greek term is linked to the word "margaritēs," which denotes the precious gem, symbolizing purity and beauty. This etymological journey reflects a transition from Greek to Latin and then to Old French, eventually entering the English language as Marquerite, particularly during the medieval period when French influence permeated English culture following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
Historically, the name has been borne by various notable figures, including saints and queens. One of the most significant is Saint Margaret of Scotland, who lived in the 11th century and was known for her piety and charitable works.
Her canonization in 1250 solidified the name's association with virtue and nobility. Additionally, the name appears in various forms in literature and religious texts, contributing to its historical resonance.
The King James Bible, published in 1611, includes references to the concept of pearls, further embedding the name's symbolic meaning within Christian tradition. Culturally, Marquerite has been associated with themes of purity and value, akin to the qualities attributed to pearls.
The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as Margot and Greta, which have been used in different cultures, reflecting its adaptability and enduring appeal. The name's historical and cultural significance is underscored by its connections to various artistic and literary works, where it often symbolizes beauty and grace, thus reinforcing its place in the tapestry of names throughout history.
Fictional characters named Marquerite
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Marquerite is a fictional character from the novel The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. She is the beautiful and intelligent wife of Sir Percy Blakeney, who becomes embroiled in the intrigues of the French Revolution.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marquerite was first seen in the United States in 1890.
Marquerite has ranked as high as #725 nationally, which occurred in 1914, and has been most popular in Michigan, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Marquerite has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marquerite 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 Marquerite was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Marquerite (1928)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
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 Marquerite.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1953 | 10 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1921 | 24 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1919 | 17 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1916 | 26 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1914 | 28 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1912 | 24 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1908 | 11 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1906 | 9 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1890 | 5 |