Madge
girl nameMadge entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #216 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#216
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #258 |
| 1890s | #256 |
| 1900s | #247 |
| 1910s | #292 |
| 1920s | #367 |
| 1930s | #540 |
| 1940s | #870 |
| 1950s | #1495 |
| 1960s | #2863 |
| 1970s | #6582 |
| 1980s | #8963 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
Living bearers
About 1,700 people named Madge are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Madge alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Madge in 2025?
- Madge is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Madge most popular?
- Madge peaked in 1898, reaching #216 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Madge with classmates?
- Madge will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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