Marjorie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'marjoram', Marjorie has a vintage charm and is associated with warmth and wisdom.
Meaning of the Name Marjorie
Marjorie is of English origin and is derived from the herb marjoram. It was first used as a given name in the 19th century and gained popularity in the early 20th century. The name Marjorie has a charming and vintage feel to it, evoking a sense of elegance and grace. It is often associated with qualities such as warmth, kindness, and wisdom.
Popularity of the Name Marjorie
The popularity for the name Marjorie peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 11,209 births, which ranked number 33 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Marjorie had the most female births in 1921 with 11,209, which ranked number 16 out of 5,870 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1928 with 38, which ranked number 1,147 out of 4,723 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Marjorie has increased sharply over the last ten years from 130 births to 187 births, an increase of 43.85%. Among females, Marjorie has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 130 births to 187 births, an increase of 43.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marjorie
- 20 Year Trend of Marjorie: 98.94%
- 10 Year Trend of Marjorie: 43.85%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Marjorie: 43.85%
Popularity of Marjorie by State
Among females, Marjorie was most popular in Northeastern states with 33 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 26 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Marjorie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 1078 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1247 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 980 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 1185 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 530 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Marjorie
- Total Births of Marjorie: 194 (3.70%)
- Female Births of Marjorie: 194 (3.70%)
Given the upward trend of Marjorie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.70% increase in total births, for a total of 194 births in 2024. For Females, births for Marjorie have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 194 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.70%.