Margaret is a baby girl name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Margaret was given to 2,303 girls, ranking No. 119 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.
Popularity Snapshot For Margaret
In 2024, Margaret was given to 2,303 girls, ranking No. 119 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.
The name has appeared in national records since 1880 and shows 1,266,052 recorded births between 1880 and 2024.
Is Margaret Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?
Margaret is used as a girl name in the latest national records.
Why Parents Compare Margaret
Parents comparing Margaret often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.
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