Pearl
A variant of Margaret, derived from the Greek word margarites. It has historically symbolized purity and value, often associated with the gemstone of the sea. While less common than the standard spelling, it retains the same classic roots.
Less common today
Margret isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,514 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Icelandic-Canadian suffrage leader and journalist
Co-creator of the Curious George children's book series
German pair skater and Olympic competitor
