Margaretta
Margaretta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Margaretta
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Rare Latinization of Margaret. Compare Margareta.
How popular is Margaretta?
Since 1880, 2,535 girls in the U.S. have been named Margaretta. Its highest rank for girls was #553 in 1884. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Margaretta
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Margaretta
Sister and brother names that share Margaretta's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Margaretta FAQ
What does the name Margaretta mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Rare Latinization of Margaret. Compare Margareta.
What is the origin of the name Margaretta?
Margaretta is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Margaretta?
Since 1880, 2,535 girls in the U.S. have been named Margaretta. Its highest rank for girls was #553 in 1884. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Margaretta a boy or girl name?
Margaretta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,535 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.