Margarito Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Margarito is a Spanish name that means 'little pearl', originating from the Latin and Greek languages. Over time, it has evolved through various forms and has held a positive connotation related to beauty. The name does not have biblical relevance, but it has been used historically in Spanish-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages. Variants include Margarita and Margo, and it is currently viewed favorably.

The name Margarito is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Margarito has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Margarito' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 962nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 849th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1068th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1335th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1640th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3166th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5970th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Margarito' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Margarito"

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Pronunciation

/mɑːrɡəˈriːtoʊ/

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Origin

Spanish

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Etymology

Margarito is derived from the Latin name 'Margaritus', which comes from the Greek word 'margaritēs', meaning 'pearl'.

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Meaning

little pearl

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Language Evolution

Margaritus (Latin), Margaritēs (Greek), Margarito (Spanish)

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Historical Usage

Margarito has been used in Spanish-speaking cultures since the Middle Ages and has gained popularity as a given name in various regions.

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Variants & Derivatives

Margarita, Margo, Margaret

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Modern Popularity & Image

Margarito is perceived positively, often associated with qualities like beauty and grace due to its meaning related to pearls.

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Famous People

Margarito Pérez (Mexican boxer), Margarito Martínez (Mexican artist)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Margarito"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Margarito"

"Margarito" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 962nd of 7545 814
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 849th of 6773 1,023
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1068th of 7552 943
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1335th of 10718 655
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1640th of 16616 743
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 3166th of 24088 509
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 5970th of 23106 175

Regional Popularity of "Margarito" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 25.11%
594th/2366
30.21%
345th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 23.42%
551st/2353
27.47%
425th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 23.06%
658th/2853
27.46%
762nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
57.51%
1689th/2937
- 22.91%
806th/3518
22.77%
921st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
61.30%
2259th/3685
- 20.85%
1083rd/5194
16.15%
1020th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 26.94%
1970th/7313
26.48%
1976th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 47.23%
3222nd/6822
59.66%
3744th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Margarito" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Margarito"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Margarito" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.