Margot
Margot first appears in US records in 1894. It peaked in 2025, when 2,575 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,575.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Margot popular?
Near its peak Margot is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 11,061 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,279 | |
| 2000s | 1,172 | |
| 1990s | 964 | |
| 1980s | 980 | |
| 1970s | 617 | |
| 1960s | 1,208 | |
| 1950s | 1,130 | |
| 1940s | 1,206 | |
| 1930s | 1,110 | |
| 1920s | 471 | |
| 1910s | 285 | |
| 1900s | 69 | |
| 1890s | 16 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Margot mean?
Margot is a French pet form of Marguerite, “pearl.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Margot mean?
Margot means Pearl. Margot is a French pet form of Marguerite, “pearl.”
What is the origin of the name Margot?
Margot is of French origin.
How do you pronounce Margot?
Margot is pronounced “MAR-goh.”
Is Margot a boy or a girl name?
Margot is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Margot a popular name right now?
Margot is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Margot?
In 2025, Margot ranked #102 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Margot most popular?
Margot was most popular in 2025, when about 2,575 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Margot?
Names similar to Margot include Juliette, Brielle, Elise, Adaline, Genevieve.
What names go well with Margot?
French names that pair well with Margot include Amy, Paul, Charlotte, Louise, Roy.