Margaux
A girl's name of French origin with 3,898 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from French.
Margaux is a girl's baby name of French origin, an aristocratic French spelling of Margot and Margaret, from the Greek margaritēs, meaning 'pearl.' The X ending reflects the influence of Château Margaux — one of Bordeaux's most celebrated wine estates.
Ernest Hemingway named his granddaughter Margaux after the renowned Château Margaux, and actress Margaux Hemingway carried the spelling into American celebrity culture. It has an undeniable old-money French elegance — the kind of name that arrives at a dinner party and immediately commands attention.
EtymologyShow more
Margaux first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1975. First appearing in the 1970s, Margaux emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its French classification suggests a path from french linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Margaux climbed 1455 spots in the last 20 years — from #2666 to #1211.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 943 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,201 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 577 | — |
| 1990s | 577 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 440 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 160 | — |
The Story of Margaux
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Margaux is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Margaux are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Margaux?
Only about 1 in every 18,462 babies born in 2024 was named Margaux — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 1,201 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Margaux by the numbers
- Would fill 81 school buses
- Meeting one Margaux per day would take 10.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(50 years, 1975–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 195 | #1211 |
| 2023 | 195 | #1217 |
| 2022 | 193 | #1248 |
| 2021 | 204 | #1193 |
| 2020 | 156 | #1407 |
| 2019 | 179 | #1287 |
| 2018 | 167 | #1354 |
| 2017 | 185 | #1276 |
| 2016 | 158 | #1460 |
| 2015 | 118 | #1774 |
| 2014 | 101 | #1974 |
| 2013 | 90 | #2119 |
| 2012 | 72 | #2531 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2713 |
| 2010 | 66 | #2713 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3232 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2941 |
| 2007 | 75 | #2501 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2962 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3302 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024