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Marjorie

Marjorie is a girl's name of English origin meaning “pearl.” In 2024 it was given to 334 girls in the United States.

Marjorie at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“pearl”
Also spelled
Margery

About the name Marjorie

Marjorie belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “pearl” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Margery.

In the United States, Marjorie first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #16 in 1921, and in 2024 334 babies received the name — 273,770 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marjorie in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#16 in 1921
Peak year
1921
Babies named Marjorie in 2024
334
Total since 1880
273,770

Marjorie in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2869 in 2019
Babies named Marjorie in 2025
7
Total since 1996
60

Spellings & short forms

Margery

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marjorie mean?

Marjorie means “pearl” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Marjorie a boy or girl name?

Marjorie is a girl name. In 2024, 334 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marjorie?

Marjorie comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Margery.

How popular is the name Marjorie?

Marjorie first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #16 in 1921, and 334 babies were given the name in 2024.

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