How Many People Are Named Margo?
Complete statistics for the name Margo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Margo, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 15,210 Americans today, making it quite unique. With an estimated 21,696 people bearing this name in the US, it stands out as a classic, old-school choice. Interestingly, over half of those named Margo are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 56All 26,699 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: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Margo Through the Generations
Margo has seen its peaks and valleys through the decades, but it's always maintained a certain charm. Born in 1954, the peak year saw 720 babies given this name, reflecting a time when Margo was more popular. Today, the average age of someone named Margo is 56, with a significant portion, 5,423, under 30, indicating a resurgence of interest in this vintage moniker. The majority, however, are over 60, showing how deeply rooted this name is in older generations. This trend suggests that while Margo remains a classic, it's also becoming trendy again among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Margo
Margo or Margó is a female given name, a form of Margaret. In Estonia, it is mainly a male given name.…
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🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Margo's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Margo
How Many People Have the Name Margo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 549 people in the United States currently share the name Margo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 603,733 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Margo a Common or Rare Name?
Margo 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 Margo in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Margo Most Popular?
The name Margo reached peak popularity in 1954, with 720 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Margo?
Approximately 549 people named Margo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 549. That works out to roughly 1 in 603,733 Americans.
Is Margo a rare name?
Margo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 603,733 Americans has this name.
What does the name Margo mean?
The meaning and origin of Margo are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Margo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Margo are male and 100% are female.
When was Margo most popular?
Margo peaked in 1954 with 720 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.