Margaretmary
A girl's name of Greek origin with 200 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Margaretmary, you're looking at a name that fewer than 200 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The sharp, distinct ending gives Margaretmary a flowing quality that carries well in both casual and formal settings.
In the most recent SSA release, Margaretmary ranks #14572 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Margaretmary is a girl's baby name, a compound of Margaret (from the Greek margaritēs, 'pearl') and Mary (from the Hebrew Miriam, 'beloved' or 'wished-for'). Together they honor both the pearl-name and the most celebrated woman in Christian tradition.
Margaretmary has deep Catholic heritage — Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690) was the French mystic who promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. For devout Catholic families, naming a daughter Margaretmary is a profound act of spiritual tribute to this beloved saint.
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In the American context, Margaretmary is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1913–2024). Its Greek roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Margaretmary is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #14572), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Margaretmary has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | #15644 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 10 | #19430 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | #13110 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 11 | #12020 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 7 | #7645 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 66 | #4830 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 32 | #4564 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 22 | #4857 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | #4677 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 20 | #4421 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 10 | #4273 | — |
The Story of Margaretmary
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1962, Margaretmary is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Margaretmary are most likely born between 1952 and 1972.
How rare is Margaretmary?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Margaretmary — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1960s with 66 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Margaretmary by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1913–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #14572 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16716 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19414 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19445 |
| 1997 | 6 | #13110 |
| 1989 | 5 | #13699 |
| 1986 | 6 | #10340 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7645 |
| 1967 | 6 | #6502 |
| 1966 | 8 | #5114 |
| 1964 | 11 | #4252 |
| 1963 | 7 | #5666 |
| 1962 | 13 | #3706 |
| 1961 | 12 | #3922 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4651 |
| 1959 | 10 | #4199 |
| 1952 | 9 | #4005 |
| 1951 | 8 | #4244 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5807 |
| 1949 | 5 | #5734 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–2024