The name Marymargaret is of Irish origin, derived from the two names Mary and Margaret. It has been a less common but traditional name in Ireland for many centuries. The name Mary itself is of Latin origin, meaning 'sea of bitterness,' while Margaret means 'pearl' in Greek. Marymargaret is often shortened to its component parts or abbreviated forms such as Marie or Meg. It was popular during the Middle Ages and remains a beloved choice among parents today.
The name Marymargaret appears to have had varying popularity over the years, with significant fluctuations in its usage. The peak years for this name were 1963 and 1995, with 24 and 37 births respectively. However, it seems that the name's popularity has been declining since the late 1990s, with fewer than 20 births per year occurring between 2000 and 2023, except for a brief spike in 2015 (20 births). In recent years, the name has become quite rare, with only 9 births recorded in both 2022 and 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 964 births named Marymargaret since 1915.