Find out how popular the first name Margarito has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Margarito by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Margarito is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 15 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Margarito.

The history of the first name Margarito

Margarito is a masculine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Greek word "margarites", which means "pearl". It is believed to have first emerged during the Middle Ages in Spain, where pearls were highly prized as symbols of purity and beauty.

The name's earliest recorded usage can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various Spanish historical documents and records. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Margarito de Jesús, a Spanish friar and missionary who lived in the late 16th century and worked to convert indigenous populations in Mexico to Christianity.

In the realm of religious significance, the name Margarito is associated with Saint Margarito, a 3rd-century Christian martyr who was executed during the Roman persecutions of Christians under the rule of Emperor Decius. Saint Margarito's feast day is celebrated on July 19th in the Catholic Church.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Margarito. Among them are Margarito de Arteaga (1564-1626), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of New Mexico; Margarito Román y Ferrer (1766-1824), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the interim President of Spain in 1823; and Margarito Treviño (1823-1876), a Mexican-American rancher and military leader who fought in the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.

Other famous Margaritos include Margarito Cuadra (1809-1865), a Nicaraguan politician and military leader who served as the President of Nicaragua from 1865 to 1867, and Margarito Ledesma (1824-1900), a Mexican composer and musician who is credited with composing the popular Mexican folk song "La Golondrina".

While the name Margarito has its roots in Spain and the Spanish-speaking world, it has also gained popularity in other cultures and regions, particularly in Latin America and parts of the United States with significant Hispanic populations.

Data source

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