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1885

First Year

1989

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1867

Peak Rank

837

Total Count

77

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Margretta

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

Margaretta is a feminine given name. It derives from Latin, where it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians. It is cognate with Margaret, Marguerite, and Margarita.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaretta%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaretta%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

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## The Story of Margretta

Margretta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1885, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 22 Margrettas were born — ranking #1,867 that year. As of 2026, Margretta ranks #12,360 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 837 Margrettas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Margretta

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

* [Margarita](/margarita)
* [Margherita](/margherita)
* [Marguerita](/marguerita)
* [Margret](/margret)
* [Margareta](/margareta)
* [Margaretta](/margaretta)
* [Margarito](/margarito)
* [Margaret](/margaret)
* [Margrit](/margrit)
* [Marguerite](/marguerite)
* [Margarite](/margarite)
* [Margarete](/margarete)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Margretta

What does the name Margretta mean?

Margaretta is a feminine given name. It derives from Latin, where it came from the Greek word margaritari (μαργαριτάρι), meaning pearl, which was borrowed from the Persians. It is cognate with Margaret, Marguerite, and Margarita.

How popular is Margretta in 2026?

In 2026, Margretta ranks #12,360 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Margretta most popular?

Margretta reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,867 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Margretta a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Margretta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Margretta include Clytie, Malissia, Ferol. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧ClytiePeak #1867](/clytie)[👧MalissiaPeak #1867](/malissia)[👧FerolPeak #1867](/ferol)[👧GunhildPeak #1867](/gunhild)[👧CorabellePeak #1867](/corabelle)[👧ValedaPeak #1867](/valeda)[👧MadlinePeak #1867](/madline)[👧BirdellPeak #1867](/birdell)

## About the name Margretta 

Margretta is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1885 and has accumulated 837 births in the dataset. Margretta's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,867\. Use the chart and map above to compare Margretta's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1921 → ](/year/1921)
* [ Names of the 1920s → ](/decade/1920s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.