Marigold
Meaningmarigold flower · English
- US rank
- #590
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #590 in 2025
498 babies were named Marigold in the US in 2025. It has climbed 503 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,228 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marigold, 498 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marigold would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarigold first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
- Best yearMarigold is at its all-time high right now: #590 in 2025.
- TrendMarigold has climbed 503 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #590. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMarigold is most popular in Idaho, where it ranks #117, followed by Maine (#209) and South Carolina (#332). It's in the top 1,000 in 31 states.
- MeaningIn English, Marigold means “marigold flower”.
About the name Marigold
Marigold is a girl name of English origin meaning “marigold flower”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-old”. US birth records list Marigold for girls from 1918 to 2025, in 36 of those 108 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #590 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #590, with 498 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1920s | 2.8 | 353,357 girls |
| 1930s | 1.5 | 671,141 girls |
| 1940s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 girls |
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,492,537 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 383,142 girls |
| 2010s | 42 | 23,725 girls |
| 2020s | 218 | 4,581 girls |
More English girl names
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- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Marigold
What does the name Marigold mean?
Marigold means “marigold flower” in English.
What is the origin of the name Marigold?
Marigold has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Marigold a boy or girl name?
Marigold is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marigold?
Marigold ranked #590 for US girls in 2025, given to 498 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#590).