girl's name
Midge
MIJ (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 805
Midge is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 1974 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1953, when 31 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Midge Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 209 |
| 1950s | 259 |
| 1960s | 170 |
| 1970s | 17 |
How Popular Is Midge?
In 1974, Midge was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Midge
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Midge Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Midge over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Midge
- English MIJ /mɪdʒ/
Sibling Names for Midge
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Midge — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Midge
How popular is the name Midge?
In 1974, Midge was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Midge a girl's or a boy's name?
Midge is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Midge?
Midge has 1 syllable.
When was Midge most popular?
Midge peaked in 1953, when 31 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.