Total births
837
Girls' name · since 1885
Margretta
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 837 babies named Margretta, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 837
- total births
- 1885–1989
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
837 girls have been named Margretta since 1885, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Margretta has 837 recorded births among girls since 1885, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1989.
- 837 total births
- 1885–1989 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
837 girls have been named Margretta since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1989.
- 837
- total births
- 1885–1989
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Margretta was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
22 babies were named Margretta in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Margretta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Margretta's full recorded timeline at 1939, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1885, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Margretta at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Margretta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1989
- Peak year (1921)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Margretta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Margretta's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Margretta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 24
1880s
24 births
- 1890s 19
1890s
19 births
- 1900s 23
1900s
23 births
- 1910s
1910s
118 births
- 1920s
1920s
162 births
- 1930s
1930s
99 births
- 1940s
1940s
138 births
- 1950s
1950s
119 births
- 1960s
1960s
91 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 20
1980s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 162 births (19% of all-time use).
How Margretta 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 Margretta's total volume
Margretta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Margretta by state
Where Margretta concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 26 | 3.1% |
Pennsylvania share of Margretta's total US births 3.1%
26 of 837 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Margretta? ▼
Margretta has been given to 837 babies in the U.S. since 1885, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1989. 22 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Margretta most popular? ▼
Margretta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Margretta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Margretta are Pennsylvania (26 births).
How long has the name Margretta been used? ▼
Records for Margretta go back to 1885, giving 105 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Margretta? ▼
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 Margretta's data
- Margretta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Margrettas (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Margretta
Nearby Names Like Margretta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Margretta
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 Margretta side by side: Margretta vs Mary Margretta vs Margaret Margretta 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, 1885–1989 (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. "Margretta: Baby Name Since 1885 - 837 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/margretta. 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 Margretta 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.