Girl · #4,195 in 2026

Margil

The (White) Margil is a very old and historically extremely influential cultivar of domestic apple. It ripens in the later half of the apple season and is suitable for fresh eating from November to February. It has a weak growth habit, making it unsuitable for dwarfing rootstocks. It is moderately resistant to diseases and preferably grown in richer soils and milder climates.

Current Rank
#4,195
Peak Rank
#4,195 (1928)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1928
First Year
1928
Last Year
1928
Peak Year
#4195
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Margil

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

The (White) Margil is a very old and historically extremely influential cultivar of domestic apple. It ripens in the later half of the apple season and is suitable for fresh eating from November to February. It has a weak growth habit, making it unsuitable for dwarfing rootstocks. It is moderately resistant to diseases and preferably grown in richer soils and milder climates.

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The Story of Margil

Margil first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1928, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 6 Margils were born — ranking #4,195 that year. As of 2026, Margil ranks #4,195 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Margils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Margil

Phonetically similar names — useful when Margil 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 Margil

What does the name Margil mean?
The (White) Margil is a very old and historically extremely influential cultivar of domestic apple. It ripens in the later half of the apple season and is suitable for fresh eating from November to February. It has a weak growth habit, making it unsuitable for dwarfing rootstocks. It is moderately resistant to diseases and preferably grown in richer soils and milder climates.
How popular is Margil in 2026?
In 2026, Margil ranks #4,195 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Margil most popular?
Margil reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #4,195 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Margil a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Margil is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Margil?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Margil include Julianita, Ladema, Vilena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Margil

Margil is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1928 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Margil's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #4,195. Use the chart and map above to compare Margil'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.