Marjorie
Peaked at #16 nationally in 1921, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Marjorie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Marjorie — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#16
in 1921
Current rank
#822
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Marjorie reached its peak popularity for girls in 1921, ranking #16 nationally with 11,209 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #724 (2014) to #822 (2024) — a 12% drop.
As of 2024, Marjorie ranks #822 nationally for girls, with 334 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #822 | 334 |
| 2023 | #1,251 | 185 |
| 2022 | #1,282 | 187 |
| 2021 | #1,227 | 192 |
| 2020 | #1,136 | 210 |
| 2019 | #1,172 | 203 |
| 2018 | #1,172 | 206 |
| 2017 | #940 | 281 |
Marjorie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1085
in 1908
Last ranked
#6888
in 1980
Years tracked
46
1908–1980
Trend
Falling
Marjorie was already at its most popular for boys in 1908 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1085), with 8 babies given the name that year.
Marjorie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1980, when it stood at #6888.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | #6,888 | 5 |
| 1975 | #5,992 | 5 |
| 1968 | #4,522 | 5 |
| 1967 | #4,339 | 5 |
| 1959 | #3,185 | 8 |
| 1956 | #3,789 | 6 |
| 1954 | #3,345 | 7 |
| 1953 | #3,308 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marjorie most popular?
Marjorie was most popular in 1921, when it ranked #16 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marjorie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marjorie?
At least 274,364 babies have been recorded with the name Marjorie in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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