Margy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Margy has Greek origins and means 'pearl'. It evolved through several historical forms, including Margaret and its derivatives. It is seen as a friendly and approachable name without biblical relevance. Margy's popularity grew in the 20th century, and it remains a modern name associated with positive traits.
The name Margy is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Margy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Margy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1624th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1219th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2617th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11362nd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Margy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Margy"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrɡi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Margy is a diminutive form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margaritēs', meaning 'pearl'.
Meaning
pearl
Language Evolution
Margaret (Latin: Margarita), Margarete (Old French), Margaretha (Old High German), Margy (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Margy gained popularity in the 20th century as a friendly and approachable variant of Margaret.
Variants & Derivatives
Maggie, Marge, Margaret
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Margy is viewed as a modern and cheerful name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Margy Kinmonth (British filmmaker), Margy Pargman (Australian artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Margy"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Margy"
"Margy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1624th of 9107 | 439 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1219th of 9204 | 697 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2617th of 12526 | 356 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11362nd of 19264 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Margy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Margy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
70.97% 1005th/1416 |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
94.89% 2245th/2366 |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
65.14% 1007th/1546 |
87.85% 1367th/1556 |
- |
67.49% 1044th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Margy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Margy" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.