Margherite
Girl nameMargherite has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It peaked in 1959.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
12
Peak year
1959 (7 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1920
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Margherite — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Margherite.
Sibling name ideas for Margherite
Same era and popularity as Margherite, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Margherite?
Margherite has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 1920. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Margherite peak?
Margherite peaked in 1959, when 7 babies were given the name.
Is Margherite a girl or boy name?
Margherite is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Margherite are girls).
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