Margaretha
Margaretha is a girl baby name. Ranked #49,172 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Margaretha is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Margaretha often also consider Majel, Otis, Georgeanna .
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Historical Record
Margaretha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 55 babies have been named Margaretha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Margaretha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,172 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,172
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
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About the Name Margaretha
Margaretha is a girl name .
Margaretha is currently ranked #49,172 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Margaretha include Mar, May, Marie, and Margie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Margaretha include Margaret, Margot, Margo, Margaux, Margarita . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis