Margo
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRG-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Margo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 22 babies have been named Margo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Margo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,496 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,496
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Margo
Margo is a boy name .
Is Margo a boy or girl name? Margo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,496 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #544. Margo is more commonly used as a girl name.
Margo is currently ranked #23,496 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Margo include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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