Marjorie
How to say it: MAR-juh-ree · /ˈmɑrdʒəri/
Medieval French form of Margaret, from Latin Margarita, from Greek 'margarites' meaning pearl.
Marjorie was the 878th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 246 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are down about 28% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #803 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #878 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 246 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,156 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | −28% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #803 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After topping out in the 1920s, Marjorie settled into long gentle decline. It now sits far below its peak at #878, though the next few years should bring a small lift.
What goes with it
Soft and rolling, Marjorie carries three easy syllables. Dorothy shares its vintage charm.
Parents who love Marjorie also love
Nicknames
- Marj
- Marge
- Madge
Other spellings
Honouring a Marjorie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Marjorie is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Marjorie
- Marjorie Estiano (born 1982)Brazilian actress and singer
- Marjorie Taylor Greene (born 1974)American politician
- Marjorie Jackson-Nelson (born 1931)Governor of South Australia
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