Margot is Margaret's French petite soeur — a diminutive that traded the formal pearl for something chic, sharp, and effortlessly Parisian. Margot Fonteyn was the greatest ballerina of the 20th century. Margot Robbie is one of the biggest movie stars alive. The silent T at the end gives it a visual sophistication that the ear doesn't quite expect — a name that knows more than it says.
Margot is a French diminutive of Marguerite (Margaret), meaning pearl. Queen Margot (Marguerite de Valois, 1553–1615) was Queen of France, and Alexandre Dumas' novel La Reine Margot dramatised her turbulent life. Margot Fonteyn (1919–1991) is widely considered the greatest classical ballerina of the 20th century — her partnership with Rudolf Nureyev is the most celebrated in ballet history. Margot Robbie has become one of the biggest movie stars in the world through Barbie, I Tonya, and the Harley Quinn franchise. The name has surged into the US top 200.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval France as a pet form of Marguerite; Margot de Valois was Queen of France (1553–1615).
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Today
Margot remains a beloved choice, ranking #295 in the US. 22,984 babies have been named Margot since 1894.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Britannica, SSA data
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How popular is Margot?
2024peak year
Margot entered U.S. records in 1894, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2024, 2,223 babies received the name (ranked #126). Today it sits around #295, with roughly 1,253 babies named Margot each year. Margot has been trending upward in recent years. In total, around 22,984 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,223 Babies named in peak year (ranked #126)
1,253Avg. per year (last decade)
12,530Total registrations last 10 years
22,984All-time total (since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #295)Very popular
Margot's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — a sharp, decisive vibration matching the name's chic confidence. People named Margot tend to be stylish, self-assured, and more powerful than their elegant exterior suggests. The silent T conceals steel.
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