Madge
Madge is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Madge is a traditional English short form of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek word for 'pearl'. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was commonly used as an independent given name. Today, it is rarely given to newborn babies in the United States, carrying a vintage, classic character.
Popularity in the United States
13,430 babies in the United States have been named Madge since 1880. It ranks #1376 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (8.7 %)
- KY (7.3 %)
- TN (6.4 %)
- OH (6 %)
- WV (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 574 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,162 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,696 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,335 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,448 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,553 |
| 1940-1950 | 876 |
| 1950-1960 | 484 |
| 1960-1970 | 217 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Madge
- Madge Evans: Actress
- Madge Sinclair: Actress
- Madge Bellamy: Actress
Fun facts
- Madge originated in medieval England as a diminutive for Margaret.
- Madge the Manicurist was a iconic, long-running advertising character for Palmolive dish soap from 1966 into the 1990s.