Name comparison · girl names
Margaret vs. Mary
In 2025, Margaret leads at #112 among U.S. girls' names, with Mary at #125. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Margaret | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Comeback |
| 2025 rank | #112 | #125 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,436 | 2,230 |
| All-time peak | #3 in 1891 | #1 in 1880 |
| Uniqueness score | 23 / 100 | 24 / 100 |
| Strongest state | District of Columbia (#21) | Alabama (#6) |