Marguel
A feminine name derived from the French variation of Margaret.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Marguel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marguel today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marguel births was 1988 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marguel. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Marguel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1988
5 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
1988 SSA rank
#8,067
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Marguel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Marguel 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 Marguel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Marguel
Marguel is a given name with origins shrouded in mystery and obscurity. Its linguistic roots appear to be lost in the annals of history, with no clear consensus on its language of origin or its precise etymology.
Some scholars have speculated that the name Marguel may have its origins in ancient Mesopotamian cultures, possibly derived from the Akkadian language or one of its predecessors. However, there is a lack of definitive evidence to substantiate this theory.
Others have proposed that the name may have emerged from the blending of two distinct linguistic roots – "Mar" and "guel" – though the specific meanings and origins of these components remain elusive.
While there are no known references to the name Marguel in ancient texts or religious scriptures, historical records do provide glimpses of individuals bearing this unique moniker throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Marguel was a minor nobleman in the court of King Alfonso VI of León and Castile, who lived during the 11th century. Records from this period mention a Marguel de Ribera, who served as a knight and advisor to the king.
In the 14th century, a Marguel López was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Seville, Spain. His name is etched in documents detailing trade agreements and property transactions from that era.
During the Renaissance period, a Marguel Gonzalez emerged as a renowned painter in the Spanish city of Valencia. His works, though few surviving today, were celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors.
In the 17th century, a Marguel Hernandez was a celebrated playwright and poet in the court of King Philip IV of Spain. His literary works, though largely forgotten today, were praised by his contemporaries for their wit and eloquence.
Another notable figure was Marguel Fernandez, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Fernandez's accounts of the expedition provided valuable insights into the early encounters between Europeans and the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean.
While the name Marguel has faded into relative obscurity in modern times, these historical figures serve as a reminder of its enduring legacy and the fascinating stories that lie beneath the surface of this enigmatic name.
People
Marguel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marguel 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
Marguel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marguel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marguel 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Marguel a common name?
We classify Marguel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marguel most popular?
The single biggest year for Marguel was 1988, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marguel is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Marguel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marguel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marguel in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Marguel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marguel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Marguel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Marguel?
Find out how many people share the name Marguel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.