Will my child share the name Marigold with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 21 UK babies named Marigold per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Marigold in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Marigold becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Marigold is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1124 places over the last five years to #1491 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Marigold popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

Is Marigold a popular baby name in the United States?

Marigold ranks #693 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1491

Marigold

Marigold is a distinctive choice, ranked #1491 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Marigold in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1491

US Rank #693

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #693, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.