Margret Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Margret originates from the Greek word for 'pearl'. It evolved through Latin and Old French before becoming established in English. The name is often associated with strength and has historical significance due to notable figures. It does not have a specific biblical connection, but it has gained popularity through its historical usage and cultural references.
The name Margret is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Margret has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled 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, 'Margret' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 525th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 656th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 997th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1674th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2948th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4946th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8642nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Margret' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Margret"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːɡrɪt/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Margret is derived from the Greek name 'Margaretēs', which is rooted in the word 'margaritēs' meaning 'pearl'. It was adopted into Latin as 'Margareta' and later into Old French as 'Marguerite'.
Meaning
pearl
Language Evolution
Margaretēs (Greek), Margareta (Latin), Marguerite (Old French), Margret (English)
Historical Usage
The name became popular in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the influence of Saint Margaret of Scotland, who was canonized in the 11th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Margaret, Maggie, Meg, Marjory
Modern Popularity & Image
Margret is perceived as a classic and timeless name, often associated with qualities of strength and resilience.
Famous People
Margaret Thatcher - Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Margret Atwood - Renowned Canadian author, Margaret Mead - Influential cultural anthropologist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Margret"
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 "Margret"
"Margret" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 525th of 9107 | 3,158 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 656th of 9204 | 2,136 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 997th of 12526 | 1,991 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1674th of 19264 | 915 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2948th of 27321 | 583 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4946th of 35406 | 421 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8642nd of 30306 | 148 |
Regional Popularity of "Margret" 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 "Margret" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
42.80% 606th/1416 |
44.31% 611th/1379 |
18.05% 427th/2366 |
60.33% 689th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
56.02% 866th/1546 |
64.52% 1004th/1556 |
21.25% 500th/2353 |
57.47% 889th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.94% 1090th/2227 |
45.56% 1107th/2430 |
34.38% 981st/2853 |
36.29% 1007th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
52.09% 1530th/2937 |
54.32% 1892nd/3483 |
65.04% 2288th/3518 |
39.49% 1597th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
- |
71.41% 3709th/5194 |
53.57% 3384th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
100.00% 7463rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Margret"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Margret" 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.