Marge Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marge originates from the Latin name Margarita, meaning 'pearl'. It evolved through Old French to become a common English name. The name is often associated with nurturing traits and gained popularity in the 20th century. It has no biblical relevance but remains a familiar name with various derivatives.
The name Marge is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marge has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marge' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 830th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 832nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1509th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7633rd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Marge' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marge"
Pronunciation
/mɑrdʒ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Marge is derived from the Latin name 'Margarita', which means 'pearl'. It was introduced to English through the Old French name 'Marguerite'.
Meaning
pearl
Language Evolution
Margarita (Latin), Marguerite (Old French), Marge (English)
Historical Usage
The name Marge gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, partly due to its association with the name Margaret.
Variants & Derivatives
Margaret, Maggie, Meg
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Marge is often associated with a warm and nurturing personality, partly due to its portrayal in popular culture, such as the character Marge Simpson from 'The Simpsons'.
Famous People
Marge Simpson (fictional character), Marge Champion (dancer and actress), Marge Piercy (author and poet)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marge"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marge"
"Marge" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 830th of 9107 | 1,356 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 832nd of 9204 | 1,367 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1509th of 12526 | 899 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7633rd of 19264 | 83 |
Regional Popularity of "Marge" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marge" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
37.08% 525th/1416 |
44.16% 609th/1379 |
- |
66.99% 765th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
33.44% 517th/1546 |
52.83% 822nd/1556 |
- |
51.78% 801st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
43.33% 965th/2227 |
73.21% 1779th/2430 |
- |
75.53% 2096th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marge"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marge" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.