Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
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Marigold
GirlEnglish· “marigold flower”
- Meaning
- marigold flower
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- MEHR-ih-gohld
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #590
- US babies 2025
- 498
- Best rank
- #590 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Marigold
Marigold is an English name that means “marigold flower”.
Named for the bright orange and golden flower, Marigold takes its name from a combination of Mary, referring to the Virgin Mary, and gold, a nod to the blossom's color. The flower has long been used in gardens and festivals, and it carries associations with warmth, sunshine and cheer. As a given name Marigold has a distinctly English, vintage charm, and it has appeared in fiction and on television as a character name. It fits naturally with other botanical names like Posy, Clementine and Rose. Mari, Goldie and Mae all work well as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Marigold first appears in US Social Security records in 1918. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 2022. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #590, and its highest count, 498 babies. Use has grown 643% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #9,049 in 2010 and #590 in 2025. Of the 2,978 US girls named Marigold since records began, 71% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 727 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Meilani, Chaya, Seraphina, Aliana, and Kailany.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marigold ranked highest in Idaho, Maine, and Tennessee.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | #121 | 17 |
| Maine | #245 | 5 |
| Tennessee | #343 | 24 |
| Virginia | #343 | 24 |
| South Carolina | #343 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Marigold is usually pronounced MEHR-ih-gohld, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with M and ends in “-ld”.
Middle names for Marigold
A few middle names that flow with Marigold: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marigold
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marigold mean?
Marigold is an English name that means “marigold flower”.
What is the origin of the name Marigold?
Marigold has English roots. Named for the bright orange and golden flower, Marigold takes its name from a combination of Mary, referring to the Virgin Mary, and gold, a nod to the blossom's color.
Is Marigold a popular name?
Yes. Marigold ranked #590 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Marigold a boy or girl name?
Marigold is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Marigold?
Marigold is usually pronounced MEHR-ih-gohld. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings