Margee

“A beloved name with deep roots”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#1702US 2023

498Births / yr

→Stable

86All-time births

📅 Since 192000

What does Margee mean and where does it come from?

Margee is a diminutive or variant of the name Margaret, which has Greek origins meaning 'pearl'. The name Margie was popular in the early to mid-20th century, and its variants have emerged as forms of endearment. Margee may reflect a modern or casual spelling preference, and it seems to be primarily

Cultural significance

Margee has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a beloved name with deep roots.

Peak popularity

Reached #3397 in 1938 — currently #1702 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Margee?

Margee works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Margee Grace

How popular is Margee right now?

Holding steady — currently #1702 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1920–2023#1702 · Top 1.3%

1920

1960

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1702	498	▲ up 5 · +4% births
2022	#1707	478	▲ up 5 · +7% births
2021	#1712	448	▲ up 4976 · +8860% births
1960	#6688	5	▼ down 1740 · -17% births
1920	#4948	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Margee

Best Year2023Rank #1702

Peak Count498

Average Rank#3351

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range1920 - 20235 years

The story of Margee

Margee entered American naming records in 1920 and has been in use for over 104 years. With 86 total births recorded, Margee remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4948 in 1920 to #1702 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Margee in 1938:

Mary Barbara Patricia Betty Shirley

Margee by decade

Margee peaked in the 1930s. See all 1930s names →

Decade	Births
1920s	12
1930s	13
1940s	9
1950s	18
1960s ★	34

💎Margee has only 86 total recorded births since 1920 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Margee?

Common

MarMaArgee

What names sound and feel like Margee?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Margee also consider these

Martee

American · Latin

Marzee

American · A modern variation

Mardee

American · Bitterness

Magee

Irish · daughter of the

American · a diminutive form

Mayree

American · A variant of

Common questions about the name Margee

What does the name Margee mean?

Margee means "A beloved name with deep roots" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Margee?

Margee is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Margee?

Margee originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Margee a common or rare name?

Margee is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.

What are good nicknames for Margee?

Margee naturally lends itself to affectionate nicknames. Shortened versions based on the first syllable are most popular, and many parents also create unique pet names that feel personal to their family.