Marjorie
Marjorie is of French origin, derived from Marguerite, meaning 'pearl.' The name has Greek roots through the word 'margarites' and was particularly popular in the early 20th century, carrying a vintage charm with literary connections.
Current Popularity
#822 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Has a warm, grandmotherly association that some parents find endearing
- •Offers many nickname options for flexibility
- •Strong vintage revival potential as parents rediscover early 1900s names
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Famous People
Marjorie Merriweather Post
Businesswoman and philanthropist
Marjorie Taylor Greene
U.S. Representative
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Marjorie Main
Actress known for 'Ma Kettle' films
Statistics
273,770
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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