girl's name
Margaretha
mar-khah-RAY-tah (Dutch)
- Origin Dutch
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 10
- Births on record 638
Margaretha is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Margaretha is a name of Dutch origin.
- Peaked in 1912, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Margaretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 49 |
| 1890s | 73 |
| 1900s | 61 |
| 1910s | 108 |
| 1920s | 79 |
| 1930s | 34 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Margaretha?
In 2011, Margaretha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Margaretha Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Margaretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Margaretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Margaretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Margaretha
- Dutch mar-khah-RAY-tah
Sibling Names for Margaretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Margaretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Margaretha
How popular is the name Margaretha?
In 2011, Margaretha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Margaretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Margaretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Margaretha?
Margaretha has 4 syllables.
When was Margaretha most popular?
Margaretha peaked in 1912, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.