Marguerite
Marguerite: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɑː(ɹ)ɡəˈɹiːt/
Meaning and origin of Marguerite
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Marguerite in the 1860s. Doublet of Margaret, ultimately from the Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “pearl”).
How popular is Marguerite?
Since 1880, 94,022 girls and 101 boys in the U.S. have been named Marguerite (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #78 in 1896. Its highest rank for boys was #1289 in 1907. In 2025, 71 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Marguerite FAQ
What does the name Marguerite mean?
A female given name from French. Borrowed from French Marguerite in the 1860s. Doublet of Margaret, ultimately from the Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “pearl”).
What is the origin of the name Marguerite?
Marguerite is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Marguerite?
Since 1880, 94,022 girls and 101 boys in the U.S. have been named Marguerite (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #78 in 1896. Its highest rank for boys was #1289 in 1907. In 2025, 71 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marguerite a boy or girl name?
Marguerite is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 94,022 girls and 101 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.