Marjorie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marjorie is a name of Old French origin, derived from the Greek word for pearl. The name has evolved through various forms, including Margaret and Margorie. It conveys traits of elegance and rarity, with no significant biblical relevance. Marjorie gained popularity during the Middle Ages and remains a charming name associated with notable figures.
The name Marjorie is most popular in Vermont, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marjorie has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marjorie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1973rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1925th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4452nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7683rd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 33rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 53rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 170th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 403rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 777th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1662nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1020th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marjorie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marjorie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑr.dʒər.i/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Marjorie is derived from the Old French name 'Margorie,' which is a diminutive of 'Margaret,' originating from the Greek word 'margaritēs,' meaning 'pearl.'
Meaning
pearl
Language Evolution
Margaret, Margorie, Marjorie
Historical Usage
Marjorie gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages and was particularly common in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Margaret, Marj, Marge, Margee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marjorie is viewed as a vintage name that evokes a sense of traditional charm, although it is less common among younger generations.
Famous People
Marjorie Merriweather Post, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marjorie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marjorie"
"Marjorie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1973rd of 7545 | 260 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1925th of 6773 | 264 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4452nd of 7552 | 50 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7683rd of 10718 | 20 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 33rd of 9107 | 127,478 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 53rd of 9204 | 84,410 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 170th of 12526 | 39,767 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 403rd of 19264 | 8,681 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 777th of 27321 | 3,955 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1662nd of 35406 | 1,937 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1020th of 30306 | 3,116 |
Regional Popularity of "Marjorie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marjorie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
1.13% 16th/1416 |
2.47% 34th/1379 |
2.62% 62nd/2366 |
1.05% 12th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
2.52% 39th/1546 |
3.73% 58th/1556 |
3.78% 89th/2353 |
3.17% 49th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
7.05% 157th/2227 |
5.72% 139th/2430 |
7.78% 222nd/2853 |
6.99% 194th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.11% 385th/2937 |
9.68% 337th/3483 |
12.36% 435th/3518 |
11.92% 482nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.19% 781st/3685 |
14.57% 652nd/4475 |
14.94% 776th/5194 |
15.61% 986th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.15% 1977th/4582 |
28.35% 1464th/5164 |
24.30% 1777th/7313 |
22.94% 1712th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.83% 1268th/3984 |
19.21% 862nd/4487 |
13.94% 951st/6822 |
16.27% 1021st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marjorie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marjorie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.