Margaret is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #508 in 2014 with 83 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 124 births ranking #357. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 3,695 girls 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.