Margaux Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Margaux is a French name derived from Margaret, meaning 'pearl'. It evolved from historical forms including Margaret and Marguerite. The name carries traits of elegance and sophistication and has biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 19th century, particularly in France, and is often associated with luxury.
The name Margaux is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Margaux has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Margaux' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4332nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2471st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2650th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1410th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Margaux' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Margaux"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈɡoʊ/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Margaux is derived from the name Margaret, which comes from the Greek word 'margaritēs', meaning 'pearl'.
Meaning
pearl
Language Evolution
Margaret, Marguerite, Margaux
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in France, and has been associated with the Bordeaux wine region.
Variants & Derivatives
Margaret, Marguerite, Margo
Modern Popularity & Image
Margaux is often perceived as elegant and sophisticated, associated with luxury due to its ties to wine and French culture.
Famous People
Margaux Hemingway, Margaux Brooke, Margaux DeLuca
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Margaux"
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 "Margaux"
"Margaux" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4332nd of 19264 | 215 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2471st of 27321 | 748 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2650th of 35406 | 994 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1410th of 30306 | 1,941 |
Regional Popularity of "Margaux" by Generation for Male 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Margaux" 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) |
86.82% 2550th/2937 |
77.63% 2704th/3483 |
- |
67.01% 2710th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
70.72% 2606th/3685 |
49.18% 2201st/4475 |
59.03% 3066th/5194 |
35.84% 2264th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
88.26% 4044th/4582 |
33.95% 1753rd/5164 |
58.20% 4256th/7313 |
29.67% 2214th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
36.32% 1447th/3984 |
23.98% 1076th/4487 |
25.30% 1726th/6822 |
20.32% 1275th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Margaux"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Margaux" 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.