Margaux

Margaux is a girl's name of French origin meaning “Margaret.” In 2024 it was given to 195 girls in the United States.

Margaux at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“Margaret”

About the name Margaux

Margaux belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “Margaret” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Margaux first appears in Social Security records in 1975. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1193 in 2021, and in 2024 195 babies received the name — 3,898 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Margaux in US records

First recorded (US)
1975
Best US rank
#1193 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Margaux in 2024
195
Total since 1880
3,898

Margaux in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#418 in 2024
Babies named Margaux in 2025
88
Total since 1996
922

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Margaux mean?

Margaux means “Margaret” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Margaux a boy or girl name?

Margaux is a girl name. In 2024, 195 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Margaux?

Margaux comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Margaux?

Margaux first appears in US records in 1975. Its best-ever ranking was #1193 in 2021, and 195 babies were given the name in 2024.

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