Margot

Margot - A very unique female name

Margot appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #971. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Margot and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Margot? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Margot. The baby girl name Margot was given to 2,569 baby girls in 2025, ranking #102 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 507 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Margot peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 102.

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Margot is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Margot is currently topping the baby name charts in District of Columbia at position #40 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #374.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Margot is where you live.

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Margot origin and meaning

French — diminutive of Marguerite

A French pet form of Margaret, 'pearl'

Margot began as a French diminutive of Marguerite (Margaret, pearl) and became a name in its own right. Long quiet in the US, it has surged from #239 in 2020 to a peak at #102 in 2025, helped by its chic, film-star image.

Attested etymology

Margot is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Margot, pop culture references for the name Margot and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Margot

We've found the following names that sound similar to Margot, sorted by popularity.

Mercedes / Marquita / Mercedez / Markita / Marykate / Marquetta / Mariaguadalupe / Marquitta / Marguita / Merced /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Margot

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Margot a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Margot?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MAR-goh · /ˈmɑːrɡoʊ/

Around the world

• Margot (French) — Used as-is in French
• Margot (German) — Used as-is in German

Spellings and nicknames

• Margo — The spelling without t
• Margaux — A French wine-château spelling popularised by Margaux Hemingway

Famous bearers

• Margot Fonteyn — Prima ballerina, born Margaret Hookham, who took Margot Fonteyn as her stage name (1919–1991) Historical
• Margot Kidder — Canadian-American actress, Lois Lane in Superman (1948–2018) Contemporary
• Margot Robbie — Australian actress and producer, Barbie (b. 1990) Contemporary

Style

InternationalVintage revivalClassic

Why parents choose it

Margot is chic and compact — French polish, a silent t, and a leading-lady image. It is one of the fastest-rising vintage revivals in the data.

Worth knowing

• The silent t must be explained; Margo/Margaux spellings compete
• Margot Robbie is a dominant current association