Margrett
A feminine form of Margaret, derived from Latin meaning "pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 301 living Americans carry the first name Margrett. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Margrett today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Margrett births was 1924 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Margrett. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Margrett is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Margretts were born before 1962.
People living today
301
~ 1 in 1,138,719 Americans
Peak year
1924
46 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1991 SSA rank
#14,510
Tracked since 1885
Popularity
Margrett: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Margrett from the 1880s through to the 1990s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 339 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Margrett 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 Margrett during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Margretts live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Margrett, while Kentucky, Arkansas, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Margrett
Margrett is a feminine given name derived from the Old French name Marguerite, which in turn comes from the Ancient Greek name Margaritēs, meaning "pearl". This name was borne by a semi-legendary Christian saint who was martyred in the 4th century. The name's origin can be traced back to the Greek word "margaritēs", which means "pearl".
The name Margrett first appeared in Europe during the Middle Ages, with records showing its use in England and France as early as the 12th century. The spelling variation "Margrett" was particularly common in England during this time period. The name's popularity likely stemmed from its association with the Virgin Mary, as well as its connection to the ancient Greek word for "pearl", which held symbolic significance in Christian teachings.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Margrett was Margrett of Antioch, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. Another notable figure was Margrett of Cortona, an Italian penitent and mystic who lived in the 13th century.
In the 14th century, Margrett of Anjou, the wife of King Henry VI of England, was a prominent historical figure who bore this name. During the Renaissance period, Margrett of Navarre, a French princess and patron of the arts, was a significant figure who helped promote the name's popularity.
Other famous women named Margrett throughout history include Margrett Cavendish, a 17th-century English philosopher and writer; Margrett Woffington, an 18th-century Irish actress; and Margrett Fuller, a 19th-century American journalist and women's rights advocate.
While the name Margrett has seen varying levels of popularity over the centuries, it has remained a familiar and enduring choice, with its rich historical roots and association with pearls and Christian symbolism contributing to its enduring appeal.
People
Margrett + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Margrett 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
Margrett: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Margrett?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 301 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Margrett 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 1,138,719 US residents.
Is Margrett a common name?
We classify Margrett as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,371 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Margrett most popular?
The single biggest year for Margrett was 1924, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Margrett is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Margrett a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Margrett 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.