Margie
Margie is a diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This vintage name carries a warm, friendly quality and was particularly popular in the early-to-mid 20th century.
Current Popularity
#6730 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a nostalgic, mid-century charm that's ready for revival
- •Works well across all ages from childhood to adulthood
- •May be perceived as informal compared to the full name Margaret
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Famous People
Margie Willett
First wife of Dick Van Dyke
Margie Orford
South African journalist and author
Margie Goldstein Engle
Championship equestrian rider
Margie Stewart
Actress from Hollywood's Golden Age
Statistics
106,004
Total births since 1880
1925
Peak year
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