Margaret
Meaning: Pearl — rare beauty formed through patience
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #41
Total births: 10,461
History: Margaret has been used in Australia since colonial times. Margaret Court won more Grand Slam tennis titles than anyone in history — 24 singles titles. Her controversial later views don't diminish the sporting achievement. In Australian tennis, Margaret is the greatest champion.
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| Current rank (1974) | #93 |
| Babies named Margaret in 1974 | 87 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 10,461 |
| Peak year | 1952 (1,112 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #3 |
| Years in records | 1952–1974 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 31 spots |
Frequently asked about Margaret
What does the name Margaret mean?
Margaret means “Pearl — rare beauty formed through patience” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Margaret?
Margaret has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Pearl — rare beauty formed through patience”.
How popular is Margaret in Australia?
Margaret ranked #93 in Australia in 1974 — given to 87 babies that year.
When was Margaret most popular?
Margaret peaked in 1952 with 1,112 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Margaret a boy or girl name?
Margaret is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Margarets in registered births are female.
Is the name Margaret rising or falling in popularity?
Margaret has fallen 31 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #62 in 1969 to #93 in 1974.
How long has Margaret been recorded in Australia?
Margaret appears in birth records in Australia across 23 years — from 1952 through 1974.