Margean

“Derived from 'Margaret', meaning 'pearl'”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1448US 2023

752Births / yr

→Stable

69All-time births

📅 Since 192400

What does Margean mean and where does it come from?

Margean is a variation of the name Margaret, which has roots in Greek (μαργαρίτης, margarítēs). Although it is primarily found in the United States, its usage is relatively rare. Variations of the name include Margie and Marge. As a derivative of Margaret, it shares the connotation of purity and bea

Cultural significance

Margean has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of derived from 'margaret', meaning 'pearl'.

Peak popularity

Reached #3387 in 1929 — currently #1448 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Margean?

Margean works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Margean Grace

How popular is Margean right now?

Holding steady — currently #1448 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1930–2023#1448 · Top 1.1%

1930

1940

1950

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1448	752	▲ up 5 · +3% births
2022	#1453	732	▲ up 5 · +4% births
2021	#1458	702	▲ up 4278 · +13940% births
1950	#5736	5	▼ down 1516 · -17% births
1940	#4220	6	▲ up 905 · +20% births
1930	#5125	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Margean

Best Year2023Rank #1448

Peak Count752

Average Rank#3240

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1930 - 20236 years

The story of Margean

Margean entered American naming records in 1924 and has been in use for over 100 years. With 69 total births recorded, Margean remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #5125 in 1930 to #1448 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Margean in 1929:

Mary Betty Dorothy Helen Margaret

Margean by decade

Margean peaked in the 1920s. See all 1920s names →

Decade	Births
1920s ★	27
1930s	26
1940s	11
1950s	5

💎Margean has only 69 total recorded births since 1924 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Margean?

Common

MarMaArgean

What names sound and feel like Margean?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Margean also consider these

Marjean

American · a blend of

Mardean

American · English

Marlean

American · from the sea

Magean

American · A variation of

Mablean

American · Variant of Mabel,

Maydean

American · May flower, maiden

Maedean

American · Of the Meadow

Maudean

American · English

Common questions about the name Margean

What does the name Margean mean?

Margean means "Derived from 'Margaret', meaning 'pearl'" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Margean?

Margean is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Margean?

Margean originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Margean a common or rare name?

Margean is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.

What are good nicknames for Margean?

Margean naturally lends itself to affectionate nicknames. Shortened versions based on the first syllable are most popular, and many parents also create unique pet names that feel personal to their family.