Total births
263
Girls' name · since 1906
Margurette
Since 1906, U.S. Social Security records show 263 babies named Margurette, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 263
- total births
- 1906–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Margurette sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 263 recorded since 1906.
Social Security Administration records show Margurette recorded 263 times among girls since 1906, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1906 to 1953.
- 263 total births
- 1906–1953 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
263 girls have been named Margurette since 1906, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1953.
- 263
- total births
- 1906–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Margurette was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
21 babies were named Margurette in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Margurette's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Margurette's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Margurette at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1906
Margurette popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1906–1953
- Peak year (1920)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Margurette by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Margurette's strongest decade.
118 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Margurette births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
75 births
- 1920s
1920s
118 births
- 1930s 42
1930s
42 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 118 births (45% of all-time use).
Margurette by state
Where Margurette concentrates geographically, total births since 1906
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 3.8% |
Texas share of Margurette's total US births 3.8%
10 of 263 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Margurette? ▼
263 babies have been named Margurette since 1906. It was last recorded in 1953. The peak year was 1920 with 21 births.
When was Margurette most popular? ▼
Margurette was most popular in the 1920s decade with 118 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Margurette most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Margurette are Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Margurette been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Margurette since 1906 -- 48 years through the most recent 1953 data.
What names are similar to Margurette? ▼
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 Margurette's data
- Margurette's decade-level peak was the 1920s (118 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Margurettes (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Margurette
Nearby Names Like Margurette
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Margurette
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 Margurette side by side: Margurette vs Mary Margurette vs Margaret Margurette 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, 1906–1953 (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. "Margurette: Baby Name Since 1906 - 263 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/margurette. 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 Margurette 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.