Margaux
How to say it: mar-GOH · /mɑrˈgoʊ/
French variant spelling of Margot/Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning 'pearl'.
Margaux was the 1,022nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 191 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 59% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #961 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,022 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 191 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,357 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +59% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #961 |
| In France, 2025 | #78 among girls’ names, 775 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Margaux appeared almost entirely within the last forty years and found its peak in the 2020s. At its peak now, it should continue upward.
What goes with it
Rounded and French with soft edges and a crisp finish, Margaux carries a gemstone glow. Pronounced mar GOH, it pairs naturally with Juliette.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Margaux is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #78 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #456.
Famous people named Margaux
- Margaux Hemingway (1954–1996)American fashion model and actress
- Margaux Pinot (born 1994)French judoka
- Margaux Farrell (born 1990)French swimmer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Chateau Margaux — Bordeaux first-growth wine estate; bottles over $1,000
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