Total births
616
Girls' name · since 1912
Margaree
616 babies named Margaree in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1934. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 616
- total births
- 1912–1959
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Margaree sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 616 recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Margaree has been recorded 616 times among girls since 1912, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1959.
- 616 total births
- 1912–1959 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
616 girls have been named Margaree since 1912, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1959.
- 616
- total births
- 1912–1959
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Margaree was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
23 babies were named Margaree in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Margaree's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Margaree's full recorded timeline at 1935, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1934 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Margaree at a glance
Last recorded 1959Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Margaree popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1959
- Peak year (1934)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Margaree by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Margaree's strongest decade.
187 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Margaree births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 55
1910s
55 births
- 1920s
1920s
163 births
- 1930s
1930s
187 births
- 1940s
1940s
116 births
- 1950s
1950s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 187 births (30% of all-time use).
How Margaree compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Margaree's total volume
Margaree vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Margaree by state
Where Margaree concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 62 | 10.1% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 25 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 10 | 1.6% |
South Carolina share of Margaree's total US births 10.1%
Even split
62 of 616 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Margaree? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 616 babies named Margaree. The most recent recorded year was 1959. Its busiest year on record was 1934, with 23 births.
When was Margaree most popular? ▼
Margaree was most popular in the 1930s decade with 187 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
Where is Margaree most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Margaree are South Carolina (62 births), Mississippi (25 births), Georgia (10 births).
How long has the name Margaree been used? ▼
Margaree has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 48 years of data through 1959.
What names are similar to Margaree? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Margaree's data
- Margaree's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (187 total births) through the 1950s (95) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- South Carolina records the most Margarees (62 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- 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 Margaree
Nearby Names Like Margaree
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Margaree
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Margaree side by side: Margaree vs Mary Margaree vs Margaret Margaree vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1912–1959 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Margaree: Baby Name Since 1912 - 616 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/margaree. 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 Margaree 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 July 2026.