Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Margery since 1880
Babies named Margery per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 129 |
| 1890s | 350 |
| 1900s | 425 |
| 1910s | 2,329 |
| 1920s | 4,722 |
| 1930s | 2,685 |
| 1940s | 2,337 |
| 1950s | 1,507 |
| 1960s | 711 |
| 1970s | 247 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Margery is a medieval English diminutive of Margaret, a classic name that has seen centuries of use. Its popularity in the United States peaked in 1921, ranking among the top 200 names of that decade. While the name has since declined, it has not disappeared entirely: as of 2025, it still appears in birth records with a stable trajectory. Though rarely given today, Margery retains a vintage charm that appeals to parents drawn to old-fashioned names.
Margery is a medieval English vernacular form of Margaret, which derives from the Greek margarites, meaning 'pearl'. The name was especially common in England from the 13th to the 16th centuries, often spelled as Marjorie or Margery. It declined after the Middle Ages but saw a revival in the 19th century.
Where Margery is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marge, Margie, Maggie, Meg, Midge
Sibling names for Margery
Names that share Margery's style, for a brother or sister.
