Madge

Madge is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Madge at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/mæd͡ʒ/

About the name Madge

Madge belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Madge first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #217 in 1898, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 13,430 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Madge in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#217 in 1898
Peak year
1920
Total since 1880
13,430

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Madge mean?

The meaning of Madge is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Madge a boy or girl name?

Madge is a girl name.

What origin is the name Madge?

Madge comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Madge?

Madge first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #217 in 1898, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Madge?

Madge is pronounced /mæd͡ʒ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.