Girls name · New Jersey
Margaret in New Jersey
Margaret was the 198th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 43 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 42,401 babies Margaret.
Popularity over time
Margaret in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 311 | 4th |
| 1926 | 880 | 4th |
| 1943 | 628 | 9th |
| 1959 | 533 | 20th |
| 1976 | 80 | 100th |
| 1992 | 80 | 119th |
| 2009 | 54 | 152nd |
| 2025 | 43 | 198th |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 4th in 1910 to 198th in 2025.
The most babies named Margaret in New Jersey in a single year was 1,062, in 1921. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Margaret reached its best rank of #1 in North Dakota (1914). See Margaret in every state →
How popular is Margaret in New Jersey?
Margaret was the 198th most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 43 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 42,401 babies Margaret.
How many babies are named Margaret in New Jersey?
In 2025, 43 babies were named Margaret in New Jersey. The most babies named Margaret in New Jersey in a single year was 1,062, in 1921.
What is the rank of Margaret in New Jersey?
Margaret ranked 198th among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 4th among girls names in 1910.
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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