How Many People Are Named Margaretta?
Complete statistics for the name Margaretta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Margaretta, a very rare female name, is held by just 782 people in the US, making up 1 in 421,888 Americans. The majority, 91%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 95All 2,530 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1915Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Margaretta Through the Generations
Margaretta peaked in popularity in 1915 with 76 births, but it's now considered a stable, classic name. With an estimated 782 living bearers today, most are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew. Only 5 people named Margaretta are under 30, showing how this name has become synonymous with older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Margaretta
Margaretta is a feminine given name. It derives from Latin, where it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians. It is cognate with Margaret, Marguerite, and Margarita.…
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🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Margaretta's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Margaretta
How Many People Have the Name Margaretta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 782 people in the United States currently share the name Margaretta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 421,888 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Margaretta a Common or Rare Name?
Margaretta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Margaretta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Margaretta Most Popular?
The name Margaretta reached peak popularity in 1915, with 76 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Margaretta?
Approximately 782 people named Margaretta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,530. That works out to roughly 1 in 421,888 Americans.
Is Margaretta a rare name?
Margaretta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 421,888 Americans has this name.
What does the name Margaretta mean?
The meaning and origin of Margaretta are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Margaretta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Margaretta are male and 100% are female.
When was Margaretta most popular?
Margaretta peaked in 1915 with 76 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.