Marguerite

Marguerite is a girl's name of French origin meaning “pearl.” In 2024 it was given to 75 girls in the United States.

Marguerite at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“pearl”
Pronunciation
/ˌmɑː(ɹ)ɡəˈɹiːt/

About the name Marguerite

Marguerite belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “pearl” — 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, Marguerite first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #78 in 1896, and in 2024 75 babies received the name — 93,951 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marguerite in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#78 in 1896
Peak year
1918
Babies named Marguerite in 2024
75
Total since 1880
93,951

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marguerite mean?

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

Is Marguerite a boy or girl name?

Marguerite is a girl name. In 2024, 75 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marguerite?

Marguerite comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Marguerite?

Marguerite first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #78 in 1896, and 75 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Marguerite?

Marguerite is pronounced /ˌmɑː(ɹ)ɡəˈɹiːt/ (IPA).

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