Margie
Margie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Margie is an English diminutive of Margaret, which derives ultimately from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning pearl. It was very popular in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. While less common today, it remains a familiar traditional choice.
Popularity in the United States
106,004 babies in the United States have been named Margie since 1880. It ranks #360 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1985.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.2 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
- CA (4.9 %)
- KY (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 456 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,034 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,097 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,771 |
| 1920-1930 | 25,495 |
| 1930-1940 | 23,342 |
| 1940-1950 | 20,261 |
| 1950-1960 | 13,673 |
| 1960-1970 | 8,161 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,443 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,161 |
| 1990-2000 | 545 |
| 2000-2010 | 287 |
| 2010-2019 | 162 |
| 2020-2029 | 116 |
Famous people named Margie
- Margie Joseph: Singer, Musician
- Margie Hines: Voice Actress
Nicknames
Marge, Marg
Fun facts
- The popular song 'Margie', published in 1920, became a major hit and contributed to the name's peak popularity in the 1920s.
- Margie ranked among the top 200 most popular female names in the United States for several consecutive decades in the 20th century.