Margaret is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #11736 in 2012 with 6 recorded births. This places Margaret in the bottom 18% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 7 births ranking #8131. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 316,104 boys born was named Margaret. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Margaret is a major classic meaning 'pearl'. It feels dignified, enduring, and full of history without losing everyday warmth.
Used across Europe for centuries, Margaret has been borne by queens, saints, writers, and ordinary families alike. Its depth of history has also produced a huge number of variants and nicknames.