Marjory is a spelling variant of Marjorie, ultimately from the medieval English Margery — itself a form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites meaning pearl. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓
Marjory is a spelling variant of Marjorie, ultimately from the medieval English Margery — itself a form of Margaret, from the Greek margarites meaning pearl. The Marjory spelling, with the -y ending, was particularly common in the early twentieth-century United States, peaking in 1921. It carries the same pearl-jewel meaning as Margaret with a slightly distinctive American look from that era.
Marjory remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Marjory?
1921peak year
Marjory's usage has held roughly steady recently. Today, Marjory is a rare name in U.S. records with about 8 babies named Marjory each year. At its height in 1921, Marjory reached #392 nationally — 294 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1920s. In all, around 8,158 babies have been registered as Marjory since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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