Marigold
Marigold is a girl name of English origin meaning “Mary's gold”, pronounced MARE-ih-gold. It ranked #590 in the United States in 2025, given to 498 babies, and peaked at #590 in 2025. Common nicknames: Goldie, Mari, Molly.
How popular is Marigold in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Marigold mean, and where does it come from?
Marigold is an English flower name — Mary's gold, for the Virgin, attached to the bright orange calendula that opens with the sun. It is a flower with a working life: used as a dye, a medicine and, in South Asia, in garlands for temples and weddings. As a given name it is chiefly British and chiefly literary, and it is in the middle of a genuine revival: American records hold it from 1918, but it entered the top thousand only in 2022 and has climbed every year since.
How is Marigold used around the world?
Marigold is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Marigold?
Famous People Named Marigold
- Marigold Linton — American psychologist and researcher on memory, and the first Native American woman to earn a doctorate in psychology
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Marigold mean?
Marigold is a girl name of English origin meaning "Mary's gold." Marigold is an English flower name — Mary's gold, for the Virgin, attached to the bright orange calendula that opens with the sun. It is a flower with a working life: used as a dye, a medicine and, in South Asia, in garlands for temples and weddings.
How do you pronounce Marigold?
Marigold is pronounced MARE-ih-gold. Common variations include Marygold, Marigolde, Calendula.
Is Marigold a girl name?
Yes, Marigold is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Goldie, Mari, Molly.