How Many People Are Named Margarida?

Complete statistics for the name Margarida: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Margarida
Very Rare
Portuguese

Margarida means 'pearl' and is a beautiful Portuguese name. Only 21 people named Margarida live in the US today, making up just 1 in 15,723,323 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1972 with 6 births.

~21
Living in US
1 in 15,723,323
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pearl
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Refined Gentle Sophisticated
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

343,069
Worldwide Bearers
#3,039
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
146,146
🇦🇴 Angola
104,325
🇵🇹 Portugal
55,040
🇲🇿 Mozambique
28,799
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
2,139
🇪🇸 Spain
2,112
🇺🇸 United States
1,023
🇫🇷 France
650
🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
356
🇬🇧 England
292

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
21 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
22
Would be 30–60 (81%)
5
Would be over 60 (19%)

All 27 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: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
31
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Margarida Through the Generations

Margarida has been a rare but steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1972 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are only 21 people named Margarida living in the country, with most being over the age of 59. The name's bearers are evenly distributed across different age groups, with 81% falling between 30 and 60 years old, and 19% over 60, indicating a stable trend without significant fluctuations.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Margarida's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Margarida

How Many People Have the Name Margarida?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21 people in the United States currently share the name Margarida. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,723,323 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Margarida a Common or Rare Name?

Margarida 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.

What Does the Name Margarida Mean?

Margarida means "pearl" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Margarida in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Margarida Most Popular?

The name Margarida reached peak popularity in 1972, with 6 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 Margarida?

Approximately 21 people named Margarida live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,723,323 Americans.

Is Margarida a rare name?

Margarida is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,723,323 Americans has this name.

What does the name Margarida mean?

Margarida means "pearl" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Margarida more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Margarida are male and 100% are female.

When was Margarida most popular?

Margarida peaked in 1972 with 6 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US21
All-Time Births27
1 in X1 in 15,723,323
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1972
World Rank#3,039
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.