How many babies were named Margaret in Scotland?

3,376 babies have been named Margaret in Scotland since records began in 1974. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, ranking #256.

When did the name Margaret peak in popularity in Scotland?

Margaret peaked in 1974 with 375 births recorded in Scotland.

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Margaret

Girl name · 3,376 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Margaret: 3,376 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 375 births in 1974.

Margaret comes from the Greek word *margaritēs*, meaning “pearl,” and entered English via Latin and French. Several Scottish queens have borne the name, most notably Saint

Girl 52 of 52 years

Peak year: 1974375 babies
Latest (2025): #25614 babies
Total births: 3,376since 1974
5-year trend: ≈ stablevs prior 5y

Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).