Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Margaret.
National Rank (2025)
#112
All-Time Peak Rank
#3 (1891)
Total U.S. Births
1,264,774
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Margaret Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Margaret
According to SSA data, Margaret achieved its highest historical rank of #3 in 1891. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1921 with 28,468 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 15.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Margaret scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+15.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record28,468Births in 1921
Years in Top 100
104yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:21,799
1890s:37,937
1900s:57,919
1910s:189,234
1920s:245,011
1930s:157,369
1940s:173,028
1950s:149,582
1960s:81,870
1970s:31,947
1980s:30,352
1990s:31,294
2000s:23,919
2010s:20,036
2020s:13,477
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMar-ga-ret
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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