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Marigold

/ MA-ri-gohld /
Girl english 3 syllables
Meaning
Marigold means Marigold flower (english).
Gender
Girl
Origin
english
Pronunciation
MA-ri-gohld
Popularity
#590 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Marigold in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Marigold first appears in US records in 1918. It peaked in 2025, when 498 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 498.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Marigold popular?

Near its peak Marigold is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Marigold, by decade
2020s 2,121
2010s 727
2000s 49
1990s 10
1970s 10
1940s 6
1930s 16
1920s 34
1910s 5

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Marigold mean?

IS a bloom word: from the flower, whose name combines 'Mary' (for the Virgin Mary) with 'gold', originally 'gold' flower and later 'Mary's gold'.

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Primrose flower · english
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Cinder
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Ash and ember of fire · english
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Poppy
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Poppy flower · english
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Names that pair well with Marigold

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marigold mean?

Marigold means Marigold flower. IS a bloom word: from the flower, whose name combines 'Mary' (for the Virgin Mary) with 'gold', originally 'gold' flower and later 'Mary's gold'.

What is the origin of the name Marigold?

Marigold is of english origin.

How do you pronounce Marigold?

Marigold is pronounced “MA-ri-gohld.”

Is Marigold a boy or a girl name?

Marigold is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Marigold a popular name right now?

Marigold is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Marigold?

In 2025, Marigold ranked #590 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Marigold most popular?

Marigold was most popular in 2025, when about 498 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Marigold?

Names similar to Marigold include Ensley, Clover, Primrose, Cinder, Poppy.

What names go well with Marigold?

english names that pair well with Marigold include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.