Margaretha

Girl name

Margaretha has been given to 477 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1912.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

477

Peak year

1912 (16 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1884

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Margaretha — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Margarettagirl

2,535 babies since 1880

Margaretagirl

494 babies since 1898

Margarethgirl

301 babies since 1911

Margarethegirl

62 babies since 1891

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FAQ

How popular is the name Margaretha?

Margaretha has been given to 477 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Margaretha peak?

Margaretha peaked in 1912, when 16 babies were given the name.

Is Margaretha a girl or boy name?

Margaretha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Margaretha are girls).

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