Girls name · West Virginia
Margaret in West Virginia
In 2025, 7 babies born in West Virginia were named Margaret, making it the #260 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 15,354.
Popularity over time
Margaret in West Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 115 | #5 |
| 1925 | 466 | #6 |
| 1940 | 272 | #14 |
| 1955 | 138 | #36 |
| 1970 | 42 | #78 |
| 1985 | 22 | #102 |
| 2001 | 13 | #139 |
| 2025 | 7 | #260 |
Margaret had its most births in West Virginia in 1923, when 510 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in West Virginia came in 1911, at #4.
Its rank among girls names in West Virginia ran from #4 in 1911 to #379 in 2010, starting at #5 in 1910 and ending at #260 in 2025.
North Dakota gave Margaret its highest national rank, #1, in 1914. See Margaret in every state →
How popular is Margaret in West Virginia?
In 2025, 7 babies born in West Virginia were named Margaret, making it the #260 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 15,354.
How many babies are named Margaret in West Virginia?
In 2025, 7 babies born in West Virginia were named Margaret.
What is the rank of Margaret in West Virginia?
Margaret's 2025 rank among girls names in West Virginia was #260.
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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