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Marjorie
GirlEnglish, Scottish· “pearl”
- Meaning
- pearl
- Origin
- English, Scottish
- Pronunciation
- MAHR-jur-ee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,019
- US babies 2025
- 246
- Best rank
- #16 (1921)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Marjorie
Marjorie is an English and Scottish name that means “pearl”.
Marjorie is a medieval Scottish form of Margaret, which comes from the Greek margarites, "pearl," and its spelling was influenced by the herb marjoram. Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert the Bruce, was the mother of Robert II, the first Stewart king of Scotland. The name became common in English-speaking countries in the early twentieth century. Marjorie has a warm, vintage sound that fits the revival of names like Dorothy and Margot. Margie and Marge are traditional nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Margery, Marjory.
Popularity over time
Marjorie has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 121 different years. Its best national rank was #16 in 1921, the same year it reached its highest count of 11,209 babies. In 2025, 246 babies were named Marjorie, and it ranked #1,019 nationally. That is 30% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #24 in 1920, #121 in 1950, #561 in 1980, #1,657 in 2000, #1,645 in 2010, and #1,019 in 2025. Of the 274,017 US girls named Marjorie since records began, 33% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 49,213 babies. Since 2010, 3,738 more have been named Marjorie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Irene, Alice, Lillian, Marie, and Louise.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marjorie ranked highest in Massachusetts, Kentucky, and Iowa.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #435 | 13 |
| Kentucky | #547 | 8 |
| Iowa | #548 | 6 |
| Utah | #583 | 7 |
| Illinois | #732 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Marjorie is usually pronounced MAHR-jur-ee, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with M and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Margery and Marjory.
Middle names for Marjorie
A few middle names that flow with Marjorie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marjorie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marjorie mean?
Marjorie is an English and Scottish name that means “pearl”.
What is the origin of the name Marjorie?
Marjorie has English, Scottish, and Greek roots. Marjorie is a medieval Scottish form of Margaret, which comes from the Greek margarites, "pearl," and its spelling was influenced by the herb marjoram.
Is Marjorie a popular name?
Not especially. Marjorie ranked #1,019 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Marjorie a boy or girl name?
Marjorie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Marjorie?
Marjorie is usually pronounced MAHR-jur-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings