The nameMarjorie
Marjorie is a Scottish form of Margaret. It was a top 20 American name in the early 1920s.
- Girl's name
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Meaning
Marjorie comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl". It was influenced by the herb marjoram.
Origin
Greek, through Old French and Scots.
History
Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce, was the mother of the Stuart dynasty. In the United States Marjorie reached 16th place in 1921.
Famous people named Marjorie
- Marjorie Bruce, Scottish princess
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, politician
- Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, novelist
Popularity of the name Marjorie
Marjorie in the United States
Marjorie was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 91,438 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Marjorie. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Marjorie in the United States were born before 1928, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 222 births a year on average, against 268 in the five years before.
Marjorie in France
Marjorie was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 12,080 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Marjorie. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Marjorie in France were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Marjorie
Names from the same generation as Marjorie, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marjorie mean?
Marjorie comes from Margaret, from the Greek margarites, "pearl". It was influenced by the herb marjoram.
What is the origin of the name Marjorie?
Greek, through Old French and Scots.
Is Marjorie a girl's or a boy's name?
Marjorie is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Marjorie?
In 2024, Marjorie was the 822nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 334 births.
What are the variants of the name Marjorie?
Variants and related names of Marjorie include Margaret and Marguerite.
What are good sibling names for Marjorie?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Naya, Agnes, Elina and Isadora for a sister, Dimitri, Orion, Gunnar and Bruno for a brother.
Who are famous people named Marjorie?
Marjorie Bruce, Scottish princess; Marjorie Taylor Greene, politician; Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, novelist.