Marge

Marge: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /mษ‘ษนdอกส’/ ยท /mษ‘หdอกส’/

Meaning and origin of Marge

  • A diminutive of the female given names Marjorie and Margaret.

How popular is Marge?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#665peak rank (1941)
3,784babies since 1880

Since 1880, 3,784 girls in the U.S. have been named Marge. Its highest rank for girls was #665 in 1941. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Marge FAQ

What does the name Marge mean?

A diminutive of the female given names Marjorie and Margaret.

How popular is the name Marge?

Since 1880, 3,784 girls in the U.S. have been named Marge. Its highest rank for girls was #665 in 1941. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Marge a boy or girl name?

Marge is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,784 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.