John vs Margaret
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Margaret
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pearl
Peak: 1916 (2.30%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Margaret |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 1.62% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 1.54% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 1.67% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 1.96% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 2.25% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 1.57% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 1.28% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 1.03% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 0.55% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 0.26% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.16% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.16% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.16% |
FAQ
Is John or Margaret more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Margaret peaked in 1916.
What do John and Margaret mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Margaret means "Pearl".