Margie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Pearl

Background: The name Margie is a diminutive form of the name Margaret, which is derived from the Greek word 'margaritēs,' meaning 'pearl.' This connection highlights the intrinsic value associated with the name.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#355
Total births
106,389
Most popular decade
1920s (76,818 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+4,584 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.4% male 99.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1917
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,981
Peak year
1931
Peak year births
23
Peak rank
#1,458
Most recent year
1962
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#3,042

Female

First year
1880
First year births
31
First year rank
#278
Peak year
1925
Peak year births
2,868
Peak rank
#99
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
18
Recent rank
#6,369

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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