NAME PROFILE
Marge
Marge is a diminutive of Margaret, which signifies 'pearl' in Greek. The name Marge conveys warmth, nurturing qualities, and a strong sense of family, making it endearing and relatable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,784 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1943 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1963 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
IL — 32%OH — 21%MI — 17%NY — 16%PA — 14%
Notable People
Marge Simpson (Character from *The Simpsons*) · Marge Piercy (Author, *Woman on the Edge of Time*) · Marge Schott (Former owner of the Cincinnati Reds) · Marge Proops (American journalist and author) · Margaret Thatcher (Former Prime Minister of the UK, often called Marge in informal settings)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MargieMaggie
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