How Many People Are Named Margurite?

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

Margurite
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Margurite is a very rare female name, with only 454 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 726,473 Americans. The majority of those named Margurite are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~454
Living in US
1 in 726,473
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Margaret
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Dignified Reserved Traditional
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,725
Worldwide Bearers
#184,841
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,244
🇨🇩 DR Congo
130
🇬🇧 England
81
🇨🇲 Cameroon
67
🇸🇪 Sweden
39
🇮🇪 Ireland
31
🇯🇲 Jamaica
24
🇨🇦 Canada
17
🇮🇱 Israel
16
🇦🇺 Australia
14

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
454 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
71
Would be 30–60 (4%)
1,674
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 1,745 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
88

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

📜 Margurite Through the Generations

Margurite has been a name that's seen its peak in the early 20th century, with 68 births in 1923. Over time, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. With 1,745 total births recorded since the beginning of tracking, Margurite's current living population stands at 454, indicating a significant aging demographic. This trend suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's increasingly becoming a part of the past, cherished by those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 48
Texas 37
Georgia 11
Illinois 11
Arkansas 10
Michigan 7
Oklahoma 7
Alabama 6
Mississippi 6
Kentucky 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Margurite's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Margurite

How Many People Have the Name Margurite?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 454 people in the United States currently share the name Margurite. That works out to roughly 1 in every 726,473 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Margurite a Common or Rare Name?

Margurite 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 Margurite Mean?

Margurite means "creative variant of Margaret" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Margurite Most Popular?

The name Margurite reached peak popularity in 1923, with 68 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 Margurite?

Approximately 454 people named Margurite live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,745. That works out to roughly 1 in 726,473 Americans.

Is Margurite a rare name?

Margurite is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 726,473 Americans has this name.

What does the name Margurite mean?

Margurite means "creative variant of Margaret" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Margurite more male or female?

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

When was Margurite most popular?

Margurite peaked in 1923 with 68 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 US454
All-Time Births1,745
1 in X1 in 726,473
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1923
World Rank#184,841
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.