Total births
261
Girls' name · since 1913
Margia
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 261 babies named Margia, peaking in 1938. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 261
- total births
- 1913–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
261 girls have been named Margia since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Margia recorded 261 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1964.
- 261 total births
- 1913–1964 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
261 girls have been named Margia since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1964.
- 261
- total births
- 1913–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Margia was born in this single decade.
1938
Single peak year
16 babies were named Margia in 1938 - its busiest year on record.
Margia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Margia's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1938 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Margia at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1938
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Margia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1964
- Peak year (1938)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Margia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Margia's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Margia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
42 births
- 1920s
1920s
88 births
- 1930s
1930s
70 births
- 1940s
1940s
45 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 88 births (34% of all-time use).
Margia by state
Where Margia concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.9% |
Alabama share of Margia's total US births 1.9%
5 of 261 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Margia? ▼
261 babies have been named Margia since 1913. It was last recorded in 1964. The peak year was 1938 with 16 births.
When was Margia most popular? ▼
Margia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1938.
Where is Margia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Margia are Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Margia been used? ▼
Records for Margia go back to 1913, giving 52 years of history through 1964.
What names are similar to Margia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Margia's data
- Margia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Margias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Margia
Nearby Names Like Margia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Margia
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Margia side by side: Margia vs Mary Margia vs Margaret Margia vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–1964 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Margia: Baby Name Since 1913 - 261 Births, Peak 1938." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/margia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Margia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.