Marjory
Marjory is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Marjory is a medieval English and Scottish variant of Marjorie, which originates from Margaret. It ultimately stems from the Greek word for pearl. Though historically common, it is relatively rare in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
8,172 babies in the United States have been named Marjory since 1880. It ranks #1848 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2048.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16 %)
- OH (10.1 %)
- MI (9.5 %)
- IL (8.5 %)
- PA (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21 |
| 1890-1900 | 158 |
| 1900-1910 | 216 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,440 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,473 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,371 |
| 1940-1950 | 979 |
| 1950-1960 | 679 |
| 1960-1970 | 298 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 65 |
| 2000-2010 | 70 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Famous people named Marjory
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas: Journalist, Conservationist
Nicknames
Marge, Margie, Marjie, Jorie
Fun facts
- Marjory developed in medieval Britain as a popular spelling variant of Marjorie.
- The name shares the same ultimate Greek root, margarites, meaning pearl.