Margo Girl
Origin(s)
Greek; French
Meaning
Greek: Pearl; French: Diminutive of Marguerite
Historical & Cultural Background
Margo is derived from the Greek name Margaron, meaning 'pearl'. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has been associated with various cultural figures and has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation across different languages.
Trend Summary
Margo has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Margot
- Margarita
International Variants
- Margarita (Spanish)
- Marguerite (French)
- Margo (Polish)
Famous people named Margo
Margo Jefferson is an American author and critic known for her work in literary criticism and memoir.
Margo Martindale is an American actress recognized for her roles in television and film, including 'Justified' and 'The Americans'.
Margo Robbie is an Australian actress and producer, acclaimed for her performances in films such as 'I, Tonya' and 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.
Margo Timmins is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Cowboy Junkies.
Fictional characters named Margo
Margo Roth Spiegelman is a character in the novel 'Paper Towns' by John Green, known for her adventurous spirit.
Margo is a character in the animated series 'The Penguins of Madagascar', serving as a minor character in various episodes.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Margo was first seen in the United States in 1905. Margo has ranked as high as #552 nationally which occurred in 1954 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Margo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Margo (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 50 | |
CA | 40 | |
OH | 32 | |
FL | 29 | |
UT | 26 | |
IN | 22 | |
MN | 21 | |
MO | 18 | |
PA | 18 | |
TN | 17 | |
NY | 17 | |
NC | 17 | |
GA | 15 | |
WA | 14 | |
KY | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1905 | 5 |
1906 | 6 |
1908 | 9 |
1909 | 6 |
1910 | 13 |
1911 | 8 |
1912 | 9 |
1913 | 19 |
1914 | 14 |
1915 | 9 |
1916 | 16 |
1917 | 21 |
1918 | 21 |
1919 | 21 |
1920 | 30 |
1921 | 32 |
1922 | 30 |
1923 | 32 |
1924 | 29 |
1925 | 26 |
1926 | 29 |
1927 | 29 |
1928 | 30 |
1929 | 37 |
1930 | 61 |
1931 | 31 |
1932 | 45 |
1933 | 47 |
1934 | 43 |
1935 | 77 |
1936 | 115 |
1937 | 160 |
1938 | 316 |
1939 | 314 |
1940 | 304 |
1941 | 474 |
1942 | 487 |
1943 | 441 |
1944 | 434 |
1945 | 455 |
1946 | 482 |
1947 | 595 |
1948 | 488 |
1949 | 631 |
1950 | 615 |
1951 | 713 |
1952 | 677 |
1953 | 635 |
1954 | 715 |
1955 | 555 |
1956 | 512 |
1957 | 519 |
1958 | 468 |
1959 | 477 |
1960 | 422 |
1961 | 461 |
1962 | 464 |
1963 | 436 |
1964 | 410 |
1965 | 336 |
1966 | 371 |
1967 | 375 |
1968 | 335 |
1969 | 346 |
1970 | 286 |
1971 | 301 |
1972 | 294 |
1973 | 274 |
1974 | 215 |
1975 | 180 |
1976 | 175 |
1977 | 183 |
1978 | 176 |
1979 | 187 |
1980 | 164 |
1981 | 233 |
1982 | 222 |
1983 | 194 |
1984 | 147 |
1985 | 147 |
1986 | 137 |
1987 | 148 |
1988 | 176 |
1989 | 173 |
1990 | 153 |
1991 | 126 |
1992 | 134 |
1993 | 143 |
1994 | 127 |
1995 | 116 |
1996 | 108 |
1997 | 108 |
1998 | 108 |
1999 | 94 |
2000 | 106 |
2001 | 89 |
2002 | 93 |
2003 | 89 |
2004 | 85 |
2005 | 80 |
2006 | 80 |
2007 | 82 |
2008 | 98 |
2009 | 84 |
2010 | 82 |
2011 | 98 |
2012 | 94 |
2013 | 117 |
2014 | 153 |
2015 | 190 |
2016 | 254 |
2017 | 236 |
2018 | 270 |
2019 | 321 |
2020 | 356 |
2021 | 464 |
2022 | 481 |
2023 | 556 |
2024 | 555 |