Marigold

Marigold 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 406 girls in the United States.

Marigold at a glance

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

About the name Marigold

Marigold 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, Marigold first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #693 in 2024, and in 2024 406 babies received the name — 2,474 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marigold in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#693 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Marigold in 2024
406
Total since 1880
2,474

Marigold in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1028 in 2025
Babies named Marigold in 2025
33
Total since 1996
168

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marigold mean?

The meaning of Marigold 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 Marigold a boy or girl name?

Marigold is a girl name. In 2024, 406 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marigold?

Marigold comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marigold?

Marigold first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #693 in 2024, and 406 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].