Margeaux
A French feminine name derived from the name Marguerite, meaning "pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 893 living Americans carry the first name Margeaux. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Margeaux today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Margeaux births was 2022 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Margeaux. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
893
~ 1 in 383,823 Americans
Peak year
2022
32 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,226
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Margeaux: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Margeaux from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 219 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Margeaux remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Margeaux by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Margeaux during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Margeaux' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Georgia recorded the most babies named Margeaux, while Georgia, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 18 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Margeaux
The given name Margeaux is a French variation of the name Margaret, which has its origins in the Greek word "margarites" meaning pearl. The name likely emerged in France during the Middle Ages, influenced by the popularity of the name Margaret among European royalty and nobility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Margeaux can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in French historical records and literature. During this time, the spelling variations included Margaux, Margeaulx, and Margeaulce.
The name Margeaux gained further prominence in the 16th century, when it was associated with Marguerite de Navarre, also known as Marguerite de Valois (1492-1549), a French princess and influential figure during the Renaissance era. She was a renowned patron of the arts and a writer, known for her collection of short stories called the Heptameron.
In the 17th century, another notable figure with the name Margeaux was Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620-1700), a French founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal, a Catholic religious order devoted to education. She is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church.
During the 18th century, the name Margeaux was associated with Marguerite-Jeanne Delamarre (1717-1786), a French painter and miniaturist who achieved significant recognition in her time for her artistic talents.
Moving into the 19th century, one of the most famous individuals with the name Margeaux was Marguerite Duras (1914-1996), a French novelist, playwright, and film director. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, with works such as "The Lover" and "Hiroshima Mon Amour" exploring themes of love, memory, and human relationships.
Throughout its history, the name Margeaux has maintained its connection to French culture and language, carrying a sense of elegance and sophistication. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it has remained a beloved name with literary and artistic associations.
People
Margeaux + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Margeaux as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Margeaux: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Margeaux?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 893 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Margeaux going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 383,823 US residents.
Is Margeaux a common name?
We classify Margeaux as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 920 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Margeaux most popular?
The single biggest year for Margeaux was 2022, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Margeaux is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Margeaux a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Margeaux in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.