Margaret
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRG-er-iht ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Margaret first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 940 babies have been named Margaret in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Margaret is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,732 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,732
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Margaret
Margaret is a boy name .
Is Margaret a boy or girl name? Margaret is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,732 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #119. Margaret is more commonly used as a girl name.
Margaret is currently ranked #19,732 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Margaret include Mar, Marg, Margy, Margie, Marga, Margay, Margaie, Ret, Rety, Retie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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