How Many People Are Named Madge?

Complete statistics for the name Madge: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Madge
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Madge is a rare, vintage name that's been around since the early 1900s; only 1,596 people named Madge live in the US today, making up just 1 in 206,806 Americans. The vast majority of Madges are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1920.

~330
Living in US
1 in 1,004,392
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Margaret
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Charming Nostalgic Dignified
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,596
Worldwide Bearers
#44,873
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
78
🇭🇹 Haiti
53
🇵🇭 Philippines
41
🇳🇱 Netherlands
33
🇨🇳 China
25
🇮🇳 India
21
🇲🇾 Malaysia
11
🇵🇪 Peru
8
🇫🇷 France
7
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,596 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 106
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
141
Would be 30–60 (1%)
13,243
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 13,389 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
91
Modern Appeal
9
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Madge Through the Generations

Madge, a name steeped in history, saw its heyday in 1920 when 464 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable, becoming a classic choice for parents seeking an old-school charm. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly over 60, with only a handful under 30, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 663
Kentucky 554
Tennessee 483
Ohio 456
West Virginia 419
Illinois 394
Texas 392
Georgia 366
Indiana 353
Pennsylvania 328

⭐ Famous People Named Madge

Madge is a female given name, a short form of Margaret, Marjorie, and Maggie. Madge may refer to:…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Madge's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Madge

How Many People Have the Name Madge?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 330 people in the United States currently share the name Madge. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,004,392 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Madge a Common or Rare Name?

Madge is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Madge Mean?

Madge means "creative variant of Margaret" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Madge in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Madge Most Popular?

The name Madge reached peak popularity in 1920, with 464 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Madge?

Approximately 330 people named Madge live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 330. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,004,392 Americans.

Is Madge a rare name?

Madge is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,004,392 Americans has this name.

What does the name Madge mean?

Madge means "creative variant of Margaret" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Madge more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Madge are male and 100% are female.

When was Madge most popular?

Madge peaked in 1920 with 464 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US330
All-Time Births330
1 in X1 in 1,004,392
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age106
Peak Year1920
World Rank#44,873
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.