1,140,523
There are 1,140,523 people in United States with name Margaret
32nd
Margaret is the 32nd most popular first name in United States
Approximately 354 people out of every 100K bear this name

0.07% of the people are Male, and 99.93% are Female with the first name Margaret

Male Count - 760
Female Count - 1,139,763

So, statistically the name Margaret is considered to be Female

Year Wise Usages
The average age of the people named Margaret is 58 years
Young
32,070
Adult
68,164
Old
383,627
483,861
Approximately 483,861 individuals named Margaret are estimated to be alive
656,662
While around 656,662 individuals named Margaret are estimated to have deceased

Did you know?

  • 11.99% of the names in the United States have the same number of characters as yours
  • 7.98% of the names in United States start with the letter M
  • Origin of James : 11th
Different Versions of Margaret?
Meaning?
Margaret is derived from the Greek word margarites, meaning pearl. It was first used in the 11th century and has been a popular name throughout history.
Margaret is not just a name! It has many hidden meanings...
M
Motivated, in the morning dew.
A
Abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.
R
Rely, everyone’s trustworthy friend.
G
Genuine, you're simply the best.
A
Affirm, the certainty of knowledge.
R
Rational, the way you think.
E
Excite, your spirit is catching!
T
Talent, hidden or not.

State Wise Usages

New York has the highest number of people using the first name while Nevada has the lowest number of people.

  • Margaret in New York - 116,716
  • Margaret in Nevada - 1,040
New York
116,716
Pennsylvania
115,820
Illinois
63,075
Ohio
58,815
Michigan
45,089
Texas
43,517
New Jersey
42,285
Massachusetts
40,143
Virginia
32,485
Tennessee
26,897
Missouri
26,355
Georgia
26,153
Indiana
25,291
Maryland
23,995
Minnesota
23,919
Alabama
23,365
South Carolina
22,430
Iowa
18,005
Florida
17,603
Connecticut
16,480
Louisiana
14,390
Washington
13,794
Mississippi
12,789
Oklahoma
12,537
Arkansas
10,823
Colorado
10,814
Nebraska
9,869
Washington DC
9,099
Arizona
6,285
Maine
6,121
Rhode Island
5,657
New Mexico
5,516
Montana
5,161
South Dakota
4,531
Utah
4,486
Delaware
3,609
Idaho
3,477
Hawaii
2,893
Vermont
2,841
Wyoming
1,986
Nevada
1,040