Margot is a highly popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #44 in 2023 with 1,025 recorded births. This places Margot in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 1,243 births ranking #28. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12,712.5%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 250 girls born was named Margot. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Margot is a sophisticated French-rooted form of Margaret meaning 'pearl'. It feels elegant, literary, and cool without trying too hard.
Though old in origin, Margot feels especially modern again because it fits the revival of short vintage names with continental style. Its neat balance of softness and edge has helped it return strongly.