Marge
A diminutive of the female given names Marjorie and Margaret.
Every Marge since 1889 — 3,784 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marge
Marge is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1889, 3,784 American babies have been named Marge. Its peak came in 1941, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marge stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marge year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,134 |
| 1965 | 21 | #2,720 |
| 1960 | 59 | #1,441 |
| 1955 | 37 | #1,717 |
| 1950 | 33 | #1,642 |
| 1945 | 91 | #786 |
| 1940 | 85 | #758 |
| 1935 | 65 | #858 |
| 1930 | 72 | #843 |
| 1925 | 68 | #903 |
| 1920 | 94 | #748 |
| 1915 | 73 | #776 |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,247 |
| 1905 | 12 | #1,140 |
| 1900 | 12 | #1,147 |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,261 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Marge
- Marge Champion Actor · b. 1919
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marge mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Marjorie and Margaret.
How popular is the name Marge in 2025?
Marge did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Marge?
3,784 babies have been named Marge in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marge most popular?
Marge peaked in 1941, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Marge a boy or girl name?
Marge is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marge rising or falling?
Marge has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Marge?
Well-known people named Marge include Marge Champion (actor).