How Many People Are Named Margherita?

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

Margherita
Very Rare
Italian

Margherita means 'daisy' in Italian, a pretty flower name. Only 1 in 522,231 Americans are named Margherita, making it very rare. The majority of people named Margherita are over 60, giving it an old-school feel.

~110
Living in US
1 in 3,013,175
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Daisy
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Charming Romantic Classic
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

165,514
Worldwide Bearers
#6,357
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
158,181
🇺🇸 United States
1,956
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,194
🇵🇱 Poland
801
🇬🇧 England
595
🇱🇧 Lebanon
373
🇩🇪 Germany
359
🇧🇷 Brazil
309
🇧🇪 Belgium
249
🇪🇸 Spain
164

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
632 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
71
Would be under 30 (6%)
311
Would be 30–60 (27%)
773
Would be over 60 (67%)

All 1,155 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
100

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

📜 Margherita Through the Generations

Margherita has been around since the early 1900s, peaking in 1926 with 25 births. Today, there are 632 people named Margherita living in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This name's stability and classic nature make it a timeless choice, though its popularity has remained steady rather than increasing.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 301
Pennsylvania 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Margherita's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Margherita

How Many People Have the Name Margherita?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 110 people in the United States currently share the name Margherita. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,013,175 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Margherita a Common or Rare Name?

Margherita 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 Margherita Mean?

Margherita means "daisy" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Margherita Most Popular?

The name Margherita reached peak popularity in 1926, with 25 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 Margherita?

Approximately 110 people named Margherita live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 110. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,013,175 Americans.

Is Margherita a rare name?

Margherita is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,013,175 Americans has this name.

What does the name Margherita mean?

Margherita means "daisy" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Margherita more male or female?

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

When was Margherita most popular?

Margherita peaked in 1926 with 25 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 US110
All-Time Births110
1 in X1 in 3,013,175
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1926
World Rank#6,357
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.