Marge
girl nameMarge entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #664 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#664
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1147 |
| 1890s | #1140 |
| 1900s | #976 |
| 1910s | #855 |
| 1920s | #838 |
| 1930s | #837 |
| 1940s | #920 |
| 1950s | #1641 |
| 1960s | #3096 |
| 1970s | #6882 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Marge are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marge alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marge in 2025?
- Marge is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marge most popular?
- Marge peaked in 1941, reaching #664 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marge with classmates?
- Marge will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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