Marguriete
A French feminine name meaning "pearl" or "daisy flower".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Marguriete. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marguriete today is around 113 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marguriete births was 1922 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marguriete. 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 Marguriete is about 113 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Margurietes were born before 1923.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Marguriete. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1922
13 babies that year
Average age
113
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,125
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Marguriete: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marguriete from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 80 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
Marguriete 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 Marguriete during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marguriete
The name Marguriete is a feminine given name derived from the Old French name Marguerite, which ultimately traces its origins back to the Ancient Greek word "margarites," meaning "pearl." This name was introduced to the French language during the Middle Ages, likely through the spread of Christianity and the veneration of Saint Margaret of Antioch, whose name in Greek was "Margarita."
The name Marguriete gained popularity throughout Europe during the medieval period, particularly in France, England, and other regions influenced by French culture. It was often associated with royalty and nobility, as several notable figures bore this name. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Marguriete can be found in the 11th century, when Marguerite of Navarre, a French princess and queen consort of France, lived from around 1092 to 1196.
In the 13th century, Marguerite de Provence, a French princess and queen consort of France, lived from around 1221 to 1295. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her influence on the cultural life of the French court. Another prominent figure with this name was Marguerite de Valois, also known as Queen Margot, who lived from 1553 to 1615 and was the queen consort of Navarre and later France.
During the Renaissance, the name Marguriete continued to be popular among the European nobility. One notable bearer of the name was Marguerite de Navarre, a French princess, queen consort of Navarre, and a prominent writer and patron of the arts, who lived from 1492 to 1549. Her literary works, including the "Heptameron," a collection of short stories, were highly influential during her time.
In the 17th century, Marguerite de Valois, also known as Madame Royale, was a French princess and daughter of King Henry IV of France. She lived from 1609 to 1672 and played a significant role in the political and cultural life of her era.
While the name Marguriete has seen variations in spelling and pronunciation across different cultures and time periods, its connection to the concept of a "pearl" and its association with nobility and cultural significance have remained consistent throughout its history.
People
Marguriete + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marguriete 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
Marguriete: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marguriete?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marguriete 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Marguriete a common name?
We classify Marguriete as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 121 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marguriete most popular?
The single biggest year for Marguriete was 1922, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marguriete is about 113 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 Marguriete in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marguriete a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marguriete 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.
Is Marguriete still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marguriete 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 Marguriete 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 have the name Marguriete?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Marguriete on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.