Margery Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-juh-ree / /ˈmɑːrdʒəri/English; Latin; Greek
Meaning
Pearl (Latin); Child of light (Greek)
Historical & Cultural Background
Margery is derived from the name Margaret, which has been used since the Middle Ages. It was popular among English speakers and has various forms in different languages. The name has been borne by several saints and queens, contributing to its historical significance.
Trend Summary
Margery has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Margaret
- Marge
- Margie
International Variants
- Margarita (Spanish)
- Margarite (French)
- Margarita (Italian)
Famous people named Margery
Margery Kempe was a medieval English mystic known for her autobiographical work, 'The Book of Margery Kempe.'.
Margery Allingham was a British author famous for her detective novels featuring the character Albert Campion.
Margery Wilson was an American actress and screenwriter active in the early 20th century.
Margery Fish was a renowned English gardener and author known for her gardening books and expertise.
Fictional characters named Margery
Margery is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,' known for her role in the storyline.
Margery is a character in the novel 'The Book of Margery Kempe,' representing a historical figure's spiritual journey.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Margery was first seen in the United States in 1880. Margery has ranked as high as #470 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Margery has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Margery (1977)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 12 |
| 1883 | 11 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 17 |
| 1887 | 29 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1889 | 13 |
| 1890 | 25 |
| 1891 | 28 |
| 1892 | 33 |
| 1893 | 31 |
| 1894 | 35 |
| 1895 | 39 |
| 1896 | 43 |
| 1897 | 37 |
| 1898 | 38 |
| 1899 | 41 |
| 1900 | 38 |
| 1901 | 39 |
| 1902 | 35 |
| 1903 | 41 |
| 1904 | 39 |
| 1905 | 35 |
| 1906 | 51 |
| 1907 | 46 |
| 1908 | 47 |
| 1909 | 54 |
| 1910 | 66 |
| 1911 | 76 |
| 1912 | 127 |
| 1913 | 127 |
| 1914 | 167 |
| 1915 | 275 |
| 1916 | 330 |
| 1917 | 390 |
| 1918 | 378 |
| 1919 | 393 |
| 1920 | 534 |
| 1921 | 564 |
| 1922 | 511 |
| 1923 | 515 |
| 1924 | 515 |
| 1925 | 444 |
| 1926 | 439 |
| 1927 | 435 |
| 1928 | 400 |
| 1929 | 365 |
| 1930 | 354 |
| 1931 | 317 |
| 1932 | 316 |
| 1933 | 297 |
| 1934 | 277 |
| 1935 | 254 |
| 1936 | 217 |
| 1937 | 224 |
| 1938 | 219 |
| 1939 | 210 |
| 1940 | 212 |
| 1941 | 222 |
| 1942 | 249 |
| 1943 | 230 |
| 1944 | 242 |
| 1945 | 216 |
| 1946 | 215 |
| 1947 | 302 |
| 1948 | 229 |
| 1949 | 220 |
| 1950 | 184 |
| 1951 | 170 |
| 1952 | 204 |
| 1953 | 198 |
| 1954 | 148 |
| 1955 | 138 |
| 1956 | 144 |
| 1957 | 118 |
| 1958 | 113 |
| 1959 | 90 |
| 1960 | 82 |
| 1961 | 103 |
| 1962 | 88 |
| 1963 | 84 |
| 1964 | 74 |
| 1965 | 77 |
| 1966 | 66 |
| 1967 | 52 |
| 1968 | 46 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 43 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 34 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |