Margo

Margo is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 555 girls in the United States.

Margo at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Margo

Margo belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Margo first appears in Social Security records in 1905. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #295 in 1951, and in 2024 555 babies received the name — 26,665 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Margo in US records

First recorded (US)
1905
Best US rank
#295 in 1951
Peak year
1954
Babies named Margo in 2024
555
Total since 1880
26,665

Margo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#357 in 2025
Babies named Margo in 2025
120
Total since 1996
948

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Margo mean?

The meaning of Margo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Margo a boy or girl name?

Margo is a girl name. In 2024, 555 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Margo?

Margo comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Margo?

Margo first appears in US records in 1905. Its best-ever ranking was #295 in 1951, and 555 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].