Margaret Jeter

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Margaret Jeter — pearl
1.2 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Margaret Jeter 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 Jeter: Derek Jeter (born 1974), American baseball player Johnny Jeter (baseball) (born 1944), American baseball player Shawn Jeter (born 1966), American baseball player Eugene Jeter (born 1983), American basketball player Hal Jeter (born 1945), American basketball player Rob Jeter (born 1969), American basketball coach, son of Bob Jeter Bob Jeter (1937–2008), American football player Donovan Jeter (born 1998), American football player Gary Jeter (1955–2016), American football player Tony Jeter (born 1944), American football player Carmelita Jeter (born 1979), American sprinter Johnny Jeter (born 1981. 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: Jeter

English

Derek Jeter (born 1974), American baseball player Johnny Jeter (baseball) (born 1944), American baseball player Shawn Jeter (born 1966), American baseball player Eugene Jeter (born 1983), American basketball player Hal Jeter (born 1945), American basketball player Rob Jeter (born 1969), American basketball coach, son of Bob Jeter Bob Jeter (1937–2008), American football player Donovan Jeter (born 1998), American football player Gary Jeter (1955–2016), American football player Tony Jeter (born 1944), American football player Carmelita Jeter (born 1979), American sprinter Johnny Jeter (born 1981.

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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 Jeter

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 Jeter:

6
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Jeter?
The surname Jeter originates from English. Derek Jeter (born 1974), American baseball player Johnny Jeter (baseball) (born 1944), American baseball player Shawn Jeter (born 1966), American baseball player Eugene Jeter (born 1983), American basketball player Hal Jeter (born 1945), American basketball player Rob Jeter (born 1969), American basketball coach, son of Bob Jeter Bob Jeter (1937–2008), American football player Donovan Jeter (born 1998), American football player Gary Jeter (1955–2016), American football player Tony Jeter (born 1944), American football player Carmelita Jeter (born 1979), American sprinter Johnny Jeter (born 1981.
What are the origins of the name Margaret Jeter?
The name Margaret Jeter combines two different traditions: the first name Margaret has Greek roots, while the surname Jeter originates from English.
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