Holding steady.
Popularity of Margy since 1911
Babies named Margy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 450 |
| 1930s | 379 |
| 1940s | 305 |
| 1950s | 179 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margy is a friendly and old-fashioned diminutive of Margaret that saw its peak popularity in 1929, ranking among the top names for girls during that era. As a nickname-turned-given-name, Margy shares the classic "pearl" meaning of Margaret but with a more casual, approachable feel. Though no longer in widespread use, the name retains a nostalgic charm reminiscent of the early 20th century.
Margy is a diminutive of Margaret, which derives from the Greek margaritēs, meaning "pearl." The name Margaret came to English via Old French from Latin, and has been used in England since the Middle Ages. Margy emerged as a playful nickname and independent given name in the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Meg, Maggie
Sibling names for Margy
Names that share Margy's style, for a brother or sister.
