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Marjorie is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century." It ranked #1019 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Marjorie ranked #1019 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1019 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marjorie mean?
Behind the Name does not give Marjorie a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram.
Is Marjorie a popular name?
Marjorie ranked #1019 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Marjorie a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Marjorie appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Marjorie — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
