Margueritte
A girl's name of French origin with 1,221 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Margueritte is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With 1,221 recorded U.S. births since 1888, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
Margueritte is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Margueritte is a girl's baby name of French origin, an elaborated spelling of Marguerite — the French form of Margaret, derived from the Greek margaritēs meaning 'pearl.' The doubled t gives this spelling an extra ornate quality, suggesting French aristocratic refinement.
Marguerite has been borne by queens, novelists, and saints alike — most notably Marguerite de Navarre, the Renaissance queen-author. This variant spelling keeps all that heritage while feeling slightly more distinctive on paper.
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Margueritte is cataloged under the French naming tradition. French names blend Latin roots with Norman, Frankish, and Gallic influences, often lending an air of elegance and formality.
In the U.S., Margueritte has been recorded as a girl's name since 1888, with 1,221 total births. Browse the French names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Margueritte has 76+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1888.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | #12054 | — |
| 1970s | 5 | #9089 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 34 | #6992 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 68 | #4737 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 102 | #3235 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 132 | #2502 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 353 | #1379 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 344 | #1067 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 116 | #1225 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 57 | #1338 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 5 | #1406 | — |
The Story of Margueritte
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1919, Margueritte is a name steeped in history. Girls named Margueritte are most likely born between 1909 and 1929.
How rare is Margueritte?
With 1,221 total births on record, Margueritte remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1888, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 353 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Margueritte by the numbers
- Would fill 25 school buses
- Meeting one Margueritte per day would take 3.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(76 years, 1888–1986)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 | #12054 |
| 1971 | 5 | #9089 |
| 1969 | 5 | #8184 |
| 1968 | 5 | #7721 |
| 1966 | 6 | #6273 |
| 1964 | 5 | #7404 |
| 1963 | 5 | #7235 |
| 1961 | 8 | #5135 |
| 1958 | 8 | #4763 |
| 1957 | 7 | #5199 |
| 1956 | 8 | #4701 |
| 1955 | 8 | #4604 |
| 1954 | 6 | #5517 |
| 1953 | 7 | #4863 |
| 1952 | 7 | #4771 |
| 1951 | 10 | #3636 |
| 1950 | 7 | #4582 |
| 1949 | 12 | #3106 |
| 1948 | 12 | #3075 |
| 1947 | 13 | #3003 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1888–1986