Marigold Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marigold is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marigold?
Marigold is spelled M-A-R-I-G-O-L-D. The name has 8 letters.
Marigold at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Marigold means “golden marigold flower,” derived from Middle English elements “mary” (possibly referring to the Virgin Mary) and “gold” for the…
- Origin
- The name Marigold is commonly associated with the marigold flower and is used as a floral name in English-speaking countries.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-i-gold · 3 syllables
Marigold Popularity in 2025
Rank#590
Recorded Births498
- Girls usage rose 99 places to #590 and recorded 87 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Marigold Mean?
Marigold means “golden marigold flower,” derived from Middle English elements “mary” (possibly referring to the Virgin Mary) and “gold” for the flower's color.
Origin: The name Marigold is commonly associated with the marigold flower and is used as a floral name in English-speaking countries.
How Do You Pronounce Marigold?
PronunciationMAR-i-gold
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Marigold?
- History
- Marigold has been used as a given name in English contexts, particularly as part of the tradition of flower and plant names given to girls since the 19th century.
Marigold Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1993 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 498 | #590 |
| 2024 | Girls | 411 | #689 |
| 2023 | Girls | 397 | #712 |
| 2022 | Girls | 340 | #822 |
| 2021 | Girls | 252 | #1,012 |
| 2020 | Girls | 223 | #1,093 |
| 2019 | Girls | 177 | #1,295 |
| 2018 | Girls | 158 | #1,413 |
| 2017 | Girls | 131 | #1,643 |
| 2016 | Girls | 93 | #2,093 |
| 2015 | Girls | 67 | #2,646 |
| 2014 | Girls | 30 | #4,657 |
| 2013 | Girls | 28 | #4,887 |
| 2012 | Girls | 23 | #5,710 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2010 | Girls | 13 | #8,701 |
| 2009 | Girls | 12 | #9,379 |
| 2008 | Girls | 7 | #13,832 |
| 2007 | Girls | 11 | #10,129 |
| 2006 | Girls | 9 | #11,417 |
| 2003 | Girls | 5 | #15,784 |
| 2001 | Girls | 5 | #15,352 |
| 1999 | Girls | 5 | #14,411 |
| 1993 | Girls | 5 | #13,442 |
When Was Marigold Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
498 recorded births
National rank #590
2024 · Girls
411 recorded births
National rank #689
2023 · Girls
397 recorded births
National rank #712
2022 · Girls
340 recorded births
National rank #822
Where Marigold Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| ID | #117 | 17 |
| ME | #209 | 5 |
| SC | #332 | 15 |
| VA | #333 | 24 |
| TN | #335 | 24 |
| AR | #335 | 9 |
| MO | #350 | 17 |
| IA | #390 | 8 |