Holding steady.
Popularity of Marg since 1912
Babies named Marg per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 8 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marg, a clipped form of Margaret, saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1910s, peaking in 1918. While it never reached the top 1,000 national rankings, its concentration in that decade reflects the era's popularity of short, traditional names. After the 1910s, Marg became increasingly rare, following a trajectory of decline typical of dated diminutives. Modern births are sporadic, with no recorded usage in the latest available data. Marg remains a concise, no-frills choice tied to early 20th century naming patterns.
Marg originated as a short form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'. The name Margaret entered English through Old French after the Norman Conquest. Marg was commonly used as a standalone given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States.
Sibling names for Marg
Names that share Marg's style, for a brother or sister.
