Marigold is a distinctive choice, ranked #1028 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Marigold in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1028
US Rank #590
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About the Name Marigold
Marigold is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1124 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1383 in 2022 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1997.
Marigold is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Marigold in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #693, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Marigold
Unlikely. With around 33 UK babies named Marigold per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Marigold in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Marigold is at its highest recorded position — #1,028 in 2025, with 33 births. In 2020 it ranked #2,615.
Marigold is more popular in the US (#693) than in the UK (#1491). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Marigold ranks #693 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
33
UK babies named Marigold (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1587 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Marigold
Almost certainly the only Marigold in the class
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UK Popularity (1997–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2022–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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