Marguita
A feminine form of Margaret, derived from the Greek meaning pearl.
Name Census estimates that about 460 living Americans carry the first name Marguita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marguita today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marguita births was 1983 (136 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marguita. 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
460
~ 1 in 745,118 Americans
Peak year
1983
136 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,946
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Marguita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marguita from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 324 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marguita 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 Marguita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marguitas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Mississippi, Georgia, Florida recorded the most babies named Marguita, while Illinois, District of Columbia, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marguita
The name Marguita is a Spanish feminine name derived from the Latin name Margarita, which in turn originates from the Greek word "margarites," meaning "pearl." This name has been in use since ancient times, with roots tracing back to the Classical era.
In Greek mythology, Margarita was associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Pearls were considered symbols of purity, innocence, and wealth, making the name Margarita an attractive choice for parents in ancient Greek and Roman societies.
The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe, where it was often associated with various saints and religious figures. One notable example is Saint Margaret of Antioch, a 3rd-century Christian martyr revered in the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.
The Spanish variant, Marguita, emerged as a diminutive form of Margarita, adding an affectionate and endearing quality to the name. It became particularly popular in Spain and Spanish-speaking regions during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Marguita or its variants. One of the earliest recorded examples is Margarita of Navarre (1492-1549), a French princess and writer known for her contribution to the Renaissance literary movement.
Another prominent figure was Margarita Teresa of Spain (1651-1673), an Archduchess of Austria and Infanta of Spain, whose marriage to Emperor Leopold I played a significant role in European dynastic alliances.
In the arts, Margarita Xirgu (1888-1969) was a renowned Spanish actress and theater director, renowned for her interpretations of classic Spanish plays and her contributions to the development of modern Spanish theater.
Margarita Nelken (1894-1968) was a Spanish writer, politician, and feminist activist, who played a vital role in the fight for women's rights and social reform in early 20th-century Spain.
Marguita Osler (1901-1962) was a British artist and illustrator, best known for her whimsical and imaginative children's book illustrations, which brought joy and creativity to generations of young readers.
While these are just a few examples, the name Marguita and its variants have been carried by countless individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world in their own way.
People
Marguita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marguita 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
Marguita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marguita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 460 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marguita 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 745,118 US residents.
Is Marguita a common name?
We classify Marguita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 506 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marguita most popular?
The single biggest year for Marguita was 1983, when 136 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marguita is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marguita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marguita 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.