Marjorie
Marjorie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Marjorie
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Variant of Margery, a medieval vernacular form of Margaret.
How popular is Marjorie?
Since 1880, 274,017 girls and 594 boys in the U.S. have been named Marjorie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #1085 in 1908. In 2025, 246 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Marjorie
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Marjorie
Sister and brother names that share Marjorie's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Marjorie FAQ
What does the name Marjorie mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Variant of Margery, a medieval vernacular form of Margaret.
What is the origin of the name Marjorie?
Marjorie is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Marjorie?
Since 1880, 274,017 girls and 594 boys in the U.S. have been named Marjorie (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #1085 in 1908. In 2025, 246 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marjorie a boy or girl name?
Marjorie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 274,017 girls and 594 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.