Total births
62
Girls' name · since 1891
Margarethe
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 62 babies named Margarethe, peaking in 1891. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 62
- total births
- 1891–1994
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Margarethe is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 62 have been recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Margarethe recorded 62 times among girls since 1891, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 1994.
- 62 total births
- 1891–1994 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
62 girls have been named Margarethe since 1891, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1994.
- 62
- total births
- 1891–1994
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Margarethe was born in this single decade.
1891
Single peak year
8 babies were named Margarethe in 1891 - its busiest year on record.
Margarethe's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Margarethe's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1899, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1891 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Margarethe at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1891
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Margarethe popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1994
- Peak year (1891)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Margarethe by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Margarethe's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Margarethe births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s
1890s
13 births
- 1910s
1910s
15 births
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 15 births (24% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Margarethe? ▼
Margarethe has been given to 62 babies in the U.S. since 1891, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1994. 8 babies were born in 1891, its single highest year.
When was Margarethe most popular? ▼
Margarethe was most popular in the 1910s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1891.
How long has the name Margarethe been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Margarethe since 1891 -- 104 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Margarethe? ▼
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 Margarethe's data
- Margarethe's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Margarethe
Nearby Names Like Margarethe
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Margarethe
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 Margarethe side by side: Margarethe vs Mary Margarethe vs Margaret Margarethe vs Maria
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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, 1891–1994 (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. "Margarethe: Baby Name Since 1891 - 62 Births, Peak 1891." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/margarethe. 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 Margarethe 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.