Total births
458
Girls' name · since 1907
Magaret
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 458 babies named Magaret, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 458
- total births
- 1907–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Magaret sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 458 recorded since 1907.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Magaret has been recorded 458 times among girls since 1907, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 1987.
- 458 total births
- 1907–1987 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
458 girls have been named Magaret since 1907, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1987.
- 458
- total births
- 1907–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Magaret was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
18 babies were named Magaret in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Magaret's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Magaret's full recorded timeline at 1940, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1942, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1915 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Magaret at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1907
Magaret popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–1987
- Peak year (1915)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 81 years of records
Magaret by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Magaret's strongest decade.
97 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Magaret births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
91 births
- 1920s
1920s
97 births
- 1930s
1930s
68 births
- 1940s
1940s
45 births
- 1950s
1950s
53 births
- 1960s
1960s
58 births
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 97 births (21% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Magaret? ▼
458 babies have been named Magaret since 1907. It was last recorded in 1987. The peak year was 1915 with 18 births.
When was Magaret most popular? ▼
Magaret was most popular in the 1920s decade with 97 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Magaret been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Magaret since 1907 -- 81 years through the most recent 1987 data.
What names are similar to Magaret? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maggie, Magnolia, Magdalena, Magdalene, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Magaret's data
- Magaret's decade-level peak was the 1920s (97 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Magaret
Nearby Names Like Magaret
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Magaret
Maggie Girl
#299 123,078 births
Magnolia Girl
#138 23,403 births
Magdalena Girl
#838 19,773 births
Magdalene Girl
#1415 9,994 births
Magaly Girl
#3480 5,288 births
Compare Magaret side by side: Magaret vs Maggie Magaret vs Magnolia Magaret vs Magdalena
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1907–1987 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Magaret: Baby Name Since 1907 - 458 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/magaret. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Magaret draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.