Margaux Girl

Popularity: #755 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmar-GO / mɑːrˈɡoʊ

French; Greek

Meaning

French: Pearl; Greek: Child of light

Historical & Cultural Background

Margaux is a French variant of the name Margaret, which has roots in the Greek word 'margaritēs,' meaning pearl. The name has been popular in France and is often associated with the Bordeaux wine region, known for its Margaux appellation. It has gained international recognition and is sometimes used in English-speaking countries. The name has various spellings, including Margot and Marguerite.

Trend Summary

Margaux has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades, reflecting a trend towards unique and international names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Margot
  • Marguerite

International Variants

  • Margarita (Spanish)
  • Margarite (German)
  • Margarita (Italian)

Famous people named Margaux

Margaux Hemingway was an American fashion model and actress known for her work in the 1970s and 1980s.

Margaux Lonnberg is a French artist recognized for her contemporary art installations.

Margaux Motin is a French illustrator and author known for her graphic novels.

Margaux Van Den Broeck is a Belgian athlete who has competed in various international swimming competitions.

Fictional characters named Margaux

Margaux is a character in the TV series 'The Good Place,' known for her role as a resident of the afterlife.

Margaux is a character in the novel 'The Last Summer' by Rebecca S. McClanahan, representing themes of youth and nostalgia.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Margaux was first seen in the United States in 1975. Margaux has ranked as high as #1159 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Margaux has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Margaux (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 32
23%
TX 15
11%
FL 11
8%
NC 9
7%
NJ 9
7%
NY 9
7%
IL 8
6%
SC 7
5%
TN 7
5%
PA 6
4%
VA 5
4%
CT 5
4%
IN 5
4%
MA 5
4%
UT 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197518
197635
197744
197833
197930
198055
198131
198233
198338
198445
198547
198630
198745
198854
198962
199058
199165
199262
199348
199444
199538
199648
199768
199865
199981
200071
200146
200252
200354
200462
200547
200658
200775
200860
200952
201066
201165
201272
201390
2014101
2015118
2016158
2017185
2018167
2019179
2020156
2021204
2022193
2023195
2024195