Girls name · New York
Margaret in New York
Margaret was the 196th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 85 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 116,752 babies Margaret.
Popularity over time
Margaret in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 926 | 5th |
| 1926 | 2,203 | 4th |
| 1943 | 1,854 | 9th |
| 1959 | 1,476 | 20th |
| 1976 | 252 | 83rd |
| 1992 | 245 | 98th |
| 2009 | 107 | 178th |
| 2025 | 85 | 196th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 5th in 1910 to 196th in 2025.
The most babies named Margaret in New York in a single year was 2,764, in 1918. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1911.
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 York?
Margaret was the 196th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 85 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 116,752 babies Margaret.
How many babies are named Margaret in New York?
In 2025, 85 babies were named Margaret in New York. The most babies named Margaret in New York in a single year was 2,764, in 1918.
What is the rank of Margaret in New York?
Margaret ranked 196th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1911.
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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