Margie
Meaningpearl · English form of Margaret
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #95 in 1933
17 babies were named Margie in the US in 2025. It has climbed 83 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Margie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Margie, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Margie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMargie has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Margies, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1933, when it ranked #95. Today it's #6,546, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMargie was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 45,455 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 94,340.
- TrendMargie has climbed 83 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMargie is an English form of Margaret, which means “pearl”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name Margie
Margie is a girl name of English and Greek origin meaning “pearl”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-gie”. US birth records list Margie for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #95 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 338 | 2,959 girls |
| 1890s | 462 | 2,164 girls |
| 1900s | 714 | 1,400 girls |
| 1910s | 796 | 1,257 girls |
| 1920s | 2,132 | 469 girls |
| 1930s | 2,192 | 456 girls |
| 1940s | 1,437 | 696 girls |
| 1950s | 715 | 1,398 girls |
| 1960s | 436 | 2,295 girls |
| 1970s | 157 | 6,386 girls |
| 1980s | 68 | 14,691 girls |
| 1990s | 30 | 33,367 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 64,309 girls |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,875 girls |
| 2020s | 12 | 83,916 girls |
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Questions about the name Margie
What does the name Margie mean?
Margie means “pearl” in English, as a form of Margaret.
What is the origin of the name Margie?
Margie has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Margie a boy or girl name?
Margie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Margie?
Margie ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#95).