Names Starting With M
GirlGreek#105 in 2025
Margaret
Margaret is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “pearl.” It ranked #105 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
MAR-guh-ret
meaning & origin
The name Margaret means “pearl.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
From Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl. Saint Margaret of Antioch was among the most venerated saints of the Middle Ages; the name was borne by queens of Scotland, England, and Navarre, cementing its aristocratic stature.
popularity over time
#1302020
#1222021
#1152022
#1102023
#1052024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #105 |
| 2023 | #110 |
| 2022 | #115 |
| 2021 | #122 |
| 2020 | #130 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Margaret
- Margaret Thatcher (Prime Minister)
- Princess Margaret (British royal)
- Margaret Atwood (author)
- Margaret Mead (anthropologist)
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