Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Margarite

Margarite is a calcium rich member of the mica group of the phyllosilicates with formula: CaAl2(Al2Si2)O10(OH)2. It forms white to pinkish or yellowish gray masses or thin laminae. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system. It typically has a specific gravity of around 3 and a Mohs hardness of 4. It is translucent with perfect 010 cleavage and exhibits crystal twinning.

Current Rank
#16,416
Peak Rank
#1,050 (1925)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1888
First Year
2015
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#1050
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
106
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Margarite

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

Margarite is a calcium rich member of the mica group of the phyllosilicates with formula: CaAl2(Al2Si2)O10(OH)2. It forms white to pinkish or yellowish gray masses or thin laminae. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system. It typically has a specific gravity of around 3 and a Mohs hardness of 4. It is translucent with perfect 010 cleavage and exhibits crystal twinning.

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The Story of Margarite

Margarite first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1888, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 52 Margarites were born — ranking #1,050 that year. As of 2026, Margarite ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Margarites have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Margarite

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Margarite

What does the name Margarite mean?
Margarite is a calcium rich member of the mica group of the phyllosilicates with formula: CaAl2(Al2Si2)O10(OH)2. It forms white to pinkish or yellowish gray masses or thin laminae. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system. It typically has a specific gravity of around 3 and a Mohs hardness of 4. It is translucent with perfect 010 cleavage and exhibits crystal twinning.
How popular is Margarite in 2026?
In 2026, Margarite ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Margarite most popular?
Margarite reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #1,050 that year with 52 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Margarite most popular?
Margarite has historically been most popular in Ohio, California, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Margarite.
Is Margarite a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Margarite is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Margarite?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Margarite include Arlys, Caroll, Arliss. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Margarite

Margarite is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1888 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Margarite's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #1,050. Use the chart and map above to compare Margarite'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.