Margaret Espinal

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Margaret Espinal — pearl
1.2 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Margaret Espinal is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Margaret is a feminine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland. The surname Espinal: Amaya Espinal (born 1999), Dominican-American nurse, model and contestant of reality show Love Island Jaime Espinal (born 1984), Puerto Rican sport wrestler José Espinal (born 1982), Dominican footballer Luís Espinal Camps (1932–1980), Spanish missionary to Bolivia Marcos Espinal, Dominican physician Panya Clark Espinal (born 1965), Canadian sculptor Rafael Espinal, American politician Ramón Tapia Espinal (1926–2002), Dominican lawyer and politician Raynel Espinal (born 1991) Dominican professional baseball player Santiago Espinal (born 1994), Dominican professional baseball player Vinicio Esp. Margaret is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.2 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Margaret reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Margaret

Meaning: pearl

Greek

From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland.

Surname: Espinal

Spanish

Amaya Espinal (born 1999), Dominican-American nurse, model and contestant of reality show Love Island Jaime Espinal (born 1984), Puerto Rican sport wrestler José Espinal (born 1982), Dominican footballer Luís Espinal Camps (1932–1980), Spanish missionary to Bolivia Marcos Espinal, Dominican physician Panya Clark Espinal (born 1965), Canadian sculptor Rafael Espinal, American politician Ramón Tapia Espinal (1926–2002), Dominican lawyer and politician Raynel Espinal (born 1991) Dominican professional baseball player Santiago Espinal (born 1994), Dominican professional baseball player Vinicio Esp.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Margaret is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Margaret by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Margaret has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Maggie
  • Peggy
  • Marge
  • Margherita
  • Marguerite
  • Greta

Notable People Named Margaret Espinal

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Margaret Espinal:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Margaret?
The first name Margaret originates from Greek. From the Greek Margarites (Μαργαρίτης), meaning "pearl." Via Latin Margarita. Name of three queens of Scotland.
When was Margaret most popular?
The name Margaret reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Espinal?
The surname Espinal originates from Spanish. Amaya Espinal (born 1999), Dominican-American nurse, model and contestant of reality show Love Island Jaime Espinal (born 1984), Puerto Rican sport wrestler José Espinal (born 1982), Dominican footballer Luís Espinal Camps (1932–1980), Spanish missionary to Bolivia Marcos Espinal, Dominican physician Panya Clark Espinal (born 1965), Canadian sculptor Rafael Espinal, American politician Ramón Tapia Espinal (1926–2002), Dominican lawyer and politician Raynel Espinal (born 1991) Dominican professional baseball player Santiago Espinal (born 1994), Dominican professional baseball player Vinicio Esp.
What are the origins of the name Margaret Espinal?
The name Margaret Espinal combines two different traditions: the first name Margaret has Greek roots, while the surname Espinal originates from Spanish.
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