Girls name · California
Margaret in California
Margaret was the 294th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 111 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, California families have named 52,056 babies Margaret.
Popularity over time
Margaret in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 163 | 4th |
| 1926 | 725 | 5th |
| 1943 | 905 | 16th |
| 1959 | 820 | 43rd |
| 1976 | 209 | 144th |
| 1992 | 235 | 207th |
| 2009 | 111 | 380th |
| 2025 | 111 | 294th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 4th in 1910 to 294th in 2025.
The most babies named Margaret in California in a single year was 1,196, in 1949. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1916.
Across the country, Margaret reached its best rank of #1 in North Dakota (1914). See Margaret in every state →
How popular is Margaret in California?
Margaret was the 294th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 111 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, California families have named 52,056 babies Margaret.
How many babies are named Margaret in California?
In 2025, 111 babies were named Margaret in California. The most babies named Margaret in California in a single year was 1,196, in 1949.
What is the rank of Margaret in California?
Margaret ranked 294th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1916.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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