Holding steady.
Popularity of Margene since 1912
Babies named Margene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Margene's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 354 |
| 1930s | 390 |
| 1940s | 439 |
| 1950s | 331 |
| 1960s | 91 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margene is a blend name that emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in 1912. While it never reached the top ranks, it saw its peak usage in 1929, reflecting the naming trends of the era. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low usage since then, with no births recorded in 2025. As a combination of established names, Margene fits into a pattern of feminine names ending in '-ene' that were fashionable in the 1920s, such as Arlene and Darlene. Although not associated with any major states, it remains a distinctive choice with a vintage feel.
Margene is a 20th-century coinage, first recorded in the United States around 1912. It appears to be a combination of Margaret (derived from the Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl') and Eugene (from the Greek eugenes, meaning 'well-born'), possibly influenced by the similar-sounding feminine name Marjorie. The name saw modest use in the early to mid-20th century, peaking in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marge, Maggie, Genie
Variants: Margene, Marjene
Sibling names for Margene
Names that share Margene's style, for a brother or sister.
