Find out how popular the first name Majorie has been for the last 46 years (from 1974 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Majorie by gender

Based on the last 46 years of data, Majorie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Majorie.

The history of the first name Majorie

The name Marjorie is derived from the Old French name Marie, which ultimately traces its roots back to the ancient Hebrew name Miryam. The name Marie was popularized in France during the Middle Ages, particularly after the cult of the Virgin Mary gained widespread devotion in Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marjorie can be found in the Roman de la Rose, a renowned 13th-century French poem. In this work, the character of the same name represents the personification of the daisy flower, symbolizing freshness and innocence.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Marjorie gained popularity among the French nobility and aristocracy. It was particularly favored by the royal house of Anjou, with several princesses bearing the name, including Marjorie of Anjou (1199-1238), who was the daughter of King John of England.

In England, the name Marjorie gained traction during the reign of Edward I in the late 13th century. One notable figure was Marjorie Bruce (1297-1316), the daughter of the Scottish King Robert the Bruce. Her marriage to Walter Stewart played a pivotal role in establishing the Stewart dynasty in Scotland.

Another prominent figure was Marjorie Kempe (c. 1373-1438), an English mystic and author who wrote one of the earliest autobiographies in the English language, known as "The Book of Margery Kempe." Her work provides valuable insights into the religious and social life of the late Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the name Marjorie was associated with the Protestant Reformation. Marjorie Bowes (c. 1505-1572) was a Scottish Protestant martyr who was imprisoned and eventually burned at the stake for her religious beliefs during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots.

Throughout history, several other notable figures have borne the name Marjorie, including Marjorie Bowen (1885-1952), a British novelist and biographer, and Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973), an American socialite and businesswoman who built the famous Hillwood Estate in Washington, D.C.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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