Margy
A feminine diminutive of Margaret, meaning "pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 414 living Americans carry the first name Margy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Margy today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Margy births was 1929 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Margy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Margy is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Margys were born before 1960.
People living today
414
~ 1 in 827,909 Americans
Peak year
1929
74 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1969 SSA rank
#7,131
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Margy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Margy from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 450 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Margy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Margy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Margys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, Ohio, Illinois recorded the most babies named Margy, while Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Margy
Margy is a feminine given name that has its roots in the ancient Greek language. It is a variant of the name Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." The name Margy gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Greek and Latin influences were strong, such as parts of Europe and the Byzantine Empire.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Margy can be traced back to the 5th century, when Saint Margarita of Antioch, a Christian martyr, was venerated. Her story and name gained widespread recognition, contributing to the name's dissemination across various cultures and regions.
In the 11th century, Princess Margarita of Hungary, also known as Margy, was a notable figure who helped spread the name's popularity. She was born in 1045 and was the daughter of King Béla I of Hungary and his wife, Rica.
During the Renaissance period, the name Margy gained further traction. One prominent figure was Margarita of Austria (1480-1530), who was the Queen of Spain and the wife of King Philip I of Castile.
In the 16th century, Margarita de la Cruz (1567-1633), a Spanish Franciscan nun and mystic, was known for her religious writings and spiritual guidance. Her name, Margarita, was often shortened to Margy.
Another notable individual was Marguerite de Valois (1553-1615), also known as Margy, who was the Queen of Navarre and the daughter of King Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici. She played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion and was a prominent figure in French history.
Throughout the centuries, the name Margy has been embraced by numerous cultures and communities, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging across different regions and languages. While its popularity may have fluctuated over time, it remains a beloved name with a rich historical heritage rooted in ancient Greek origins.
People
Margy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Margy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Margy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Margy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 414 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Margy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 827,909 US residents.
Is Margy a common name?
We classify Margy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,525 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Margy most popular?
The single biggest year for Margy was 1929, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Margy is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Margy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Margy in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.