Midgie
A girl's name of Greek origin with 30 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 30 babies have been named Midgie in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Midgie is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Midgie is a girl's baby name, a diminutive and affectionate form of Midge — itself a short form of Margaret, from Greek margaritēs, meaning 'pearl.' Midge was a popular mid-century nickname name, and Midgie gives it an extra dollop of sweetness.
Retro and endearing, Midgie has the warmth of a name that was spoken only with affection — the kind that lives in family stories long after it's heard.
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Midgie first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1939. Its appearance in the 1930s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Midgie has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1939.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 10 | — |
The Story of Midgie
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1939, Midgie is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Midgie are most likely born between 1939 and 1946.
How rare is Midgie?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Midgie is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1939, peaked in the 1940s with 20 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1939–1946)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 5 | #5461 |
| 1941 | 6 | #4283 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3133 |
| 1939 | 10 | #2869 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1939–1946