How Many People Are Named Margarito?

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

Margarito
Very Rare
Spanish

Margarito means 'pearl' and has roots in Spanish culture, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 117,184 Americans are named Margarito, with just 2,816 living today. This name peaked in popularity back in 1928.

~538
Living in US
1 in 616,077
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pearl
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Pearl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Resilient
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,816
Worldwide Bearers
#6,353
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
723
🇦🇷 Argentina
561
🇨🇴 Colombia
229
🇺🇾 Uruguay
74
🇪🇸 Spain
33
🇨🇦 Canada
25
🇵🇾 Paraguay
21
🇧🇷 Brazil
17
🇶🇦 Qatar
13
🇮🇩 Indonesia
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,816 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 66
684
Would be under 30 (14%)
1,366
Would be 30–60 (28%)
2,818
Would be over 60 (58%)

All 4,868 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: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
5

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

📜 Margarito Through the Generations

Margarito has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, with 85 babies born in 1928. Today, people named Margarito are mostly over 60, with 58% falling into this age group. The name's current living bearers are spread across different age brackets, but the majority are older, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,621
California 777
New Mexico 325
Arizona 23
Colorado 17
Illinois 15

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Margarito's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Margarito

How Many People Have the Name Margarito?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 538 people in the United States currently share the name Margarito. That works out to roughly 1 in every 616,077 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Margarito a Common or Rare Name?

Margarito 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 Margarito Mean?

Margarito means "pearl" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Margarito Most Popular?

The name Margarito reached peak popularity in 1928, with 85 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Margarito?

Approximately 538 people named Margarito live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 538. That works out to roughly 1 in 616,077 Americans.

Is Margarito a rare name?

Margarito is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 616,077 Americans has this name.

What does the name Margarito mean?

Margarito means "pearl" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Margarito more male or female?

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

When was Margarito most popular?

Margarito peaked in 1928 with 85 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US538
All-Time Births538
1 in X1 in 616,077
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age66
Peak Year1928
World Rank#6,353
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.