Marymargaret
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 978 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Marymargaret peaked during the Millennial wave, when 37 babies received this name in a single year (1995). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Marymargaret remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Marymargaret ranks #7805 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Marymargaret is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a double name combining Mary (from Miryam, beloved) and Margaret (from the Greek margaritēs, pearl), meaning 'beloved pearl' — an Irish-Catholic double name honoring both the Virgin Mary and Saint Margaret simultaneously.
With over 978 recorded births, Marymargaret is used primarily in Irish-Catholic communities as a traditional double-honor name. In Irish-American Catholic naming tradition, double Mary names (Mary-Margaret, Mary-Frances, Mary-Claire) were a way of honoring the Virgin Mary while also honoring another saint — creating a name of double spiritual protection. Together, Mary and Margaret combine the love of the Madonna with the preciousness of a pearl.
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Phonetically, Marymargaret belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At 5 syllables, it has a multi-syllable cadence that gives it presence and gravitas.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Marymargaret’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Marymargaret climbed 1264 spots in the last 20 years — from #9069 to #7805.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 69 | #8291 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 114 | #10037 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 174 | #7243 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 207 | #5513 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 127 | #6385 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 89 | #6577 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 117 | #4164 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 19 | #5549 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 28 | #4150 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 16 | #5295 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 18 | #4306 | — |
The Story of Marymargaret
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1995, Marymargaret is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Marymargaret are most likely born between 1985 and 2005.
How rare is Marymargaret?
Only about 1 in every 257,143 babies born in 2024 was named Marymargaret — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 207 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Marymargaret by the numbers
- Would fill 20 school buses
- Meeting one Marymargaret per day would take 2.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(76 years, 1915–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | #7805 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10851 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6889 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6585 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9324 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8435 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11126 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7704 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6587 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6382 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9345 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8884 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13014 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18855 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8740 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8397 |
| 2007 | 14 | #8847 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7725 |
| 2005 | 17 | #7048 |
| 2004 | 12 | #9069 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–2024