Girl · #17,501 in 2026

Malgorzata

Name: Popularity of the name Malgorzata in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Malgorzata, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Małgorzata is a common Polish female given name derived through Latin Margarita from Ancient Greek: μαργαρίτης, romanized: margarítēs, lit. 'pearl'. It is equivalent to the English Margaret. Its diminutive forms include Małgośka, Małgosia, Gosia, Gośka, Gosieńka, Gosiunia.

Current Rank

#17,501

Peak Rank

#6,889 (1982)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2008

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#6889

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Malgorzata

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Malgorzata

Malgorzata first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 9 Malgorzatas were born — ranking #6,889 that year. As of 2026, Malgorzata ranks #17,501 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 81 Malgorzatas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Malgorzata

Phonetically similar names — useful when Malgorzata is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Meliority
Margareta
Margaretta
Alcorta
Amalgamate
Amalgamates
Alouatta
Amalgamator

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Malgorzata

What does the name Malgorzata mean?

How popular is Malgorzata in 2026?

In 2026, Malgorzata ranks #17,501 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Malgorzata most popular?

Malgorzata reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #6,889 that year with 9 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Malgorzata most popular?

Malgorzata has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Malgorzata.

Is Malgorzata a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Malgorzata is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Malgorzata?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Malgorzata include Josanna, Liesha, Micelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Malgorzata

Malgorzata is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 81 births in the dataset. Malgorzata's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #6,889. Use the chart and map above to compare Malgorzata's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.