Marge
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRJ ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Marge is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRJ.
Parents who love the name Marge often also consider Roy, Brookie, Chesterine .
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Marge first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 711 babies have been named Marge in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marge is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,993 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,993
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marge
Marge is a girl name .
Marge is currently ranked #70,993 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marge include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marge include Margaret, Margot, Margo, Margaux, Margarita . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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