Total births
1,920
Girls' name · since 1888
Margarite
Margarite has 1,920 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,920
- total births
- 1888–2015
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Margarite sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,920 recorded since 1888.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Margarite has been recorded 1,920 times among girls since 1888, 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 1888 to 2015.
- 1,920 total births
- 1888–2015 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,920 girls have been named Margarite since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2015.
- 1,920
- total births
- 1888–2015
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Margarite was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
52 babies were named Margarite in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Margarite's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Margarite's full recorded timeline at 1944, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1888, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1925 peak of 52 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Margarite at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Margarite popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2015
- Peak year (1925)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 128 years of records
Margarite by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Margarite's strongest decade.
413 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Margarite births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 60
1890s
60 births
- 1900s 90
1900s
90 births
- 1910s
1910s
318 births
- 1920s
1920s
413 births
- 1930s
1930s
257 births
- 1940s
1940s
212 births
- 1950s
1950s
227 births
- 1960s 146
1960s
146 births
- 1970s 74
1970s
74 births
- 1980s 50
1980s
50 births
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s 15
2000s
15 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 413 births (22% of all-time use).
How Margarite 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 Margarite's total volume
Margarite vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Margarite by state
Where Margarite concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 50 | 2.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 39 | 2.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 29 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 12 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Margarite's total US births 2.6%
Even split
50 of 1,920 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Margarite? ▼
Margarite has been given to 1,920 babies in the U.S. since 1888, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2015. 52 babies were born in 1925, its single highest year.
When was Margarite most popular? ▼
Margarite was most popular in the 1920s decade with 413 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Margarite most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Margarite are California (50 births), Texas (39 births), New York (29 births).
How long has the name Margarite been used? ▼
Records for Margarite go back to 1888, giving 128 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Margarite? ▼
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 Margarite's data
- Margarite's decade-level peak was the 1920s (413 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Margarites (50 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Margarite
Nearby Names Like Margarite
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Margarite
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 Margarite side by side: Margarite vs Mary Margarite vs Margaret Margarite vs Maria
Related Names
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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, 1888–2015 (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. "Margarite: Baby Name Since 1888 - 1,920 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/margarite. 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 Margarite 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.