Girls name · Pennsylvania
Margaret in Pennsylvania
Margaret was the 89th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 104 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 115,956 babies Margaret.
Popularity over time
Margaret in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1,311 | 4th |
| 1926 | 2,845 | 5th |
| 1943 | 1,655 | 9th |
| 1959 | 912 | 28th |
| 1976 | 148 | 92nd |
| 1992 | 184 | 80th |
| 2009 | 104 | 114th |
| 2025 | 104 | 89th |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania fell from 4th in 1910 to 89th in 2025.
The most babies named Margaret in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,667, in 1920. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1918.
Across the country, Margaret reached its best rank of #1 in North Dakota (1914). See Margaret in every state →
How popular is Margaret in Pennsylvania?
Margaret was the 89th most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 104 babies named Margaret that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 115,956 babies Margaret.
How many babies are named Margaret in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 104 babies were named Margaret in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Margaret in Pennsylvania in a single year was 3,667, in 1920.
What is the rank of Margaret in Pennsylvania?
Margaret ranked 89th among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1918.
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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