Marjoria
A feminine name derived from the French word "marjolaine", meaning "marjoram" or "sweet marjoram".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Marjoria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marjoria today is around 88 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marjoria births was 1916 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marjoria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Marjoria is about 88 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Marjorias were born before 1948.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Marjoria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1916
13 babies that year
Average age
88
years old
1945 SSA rank
#5,000
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Marjoria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marjoria from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 64 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marjoria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marjoria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marjoria
The name Marjoria has its origins in the ancient French language, derived from the Latin word "margarita," meaning pearl. It was initially a feminine form of the name Margaret, which traces its roots back to the Greek word "margarites," also meaning pearl.
This name gained prominence during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions of France and England. It was often associated with nobility and aristocracy, as it was a popular choice among the upper classes. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries.
One of the most notable historical references to the name Marjoria comes from the life of Marjorie Bruce, the daughter of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots. Born in 1297, she played a significant role in Scottish history and was known for her intelligence and political acumen.
In the literary realm, the name Marjoria gained recognition through the works of the Scottish poet and writer Robert Burns. His poem "The Vision" features a character named Marjorie, likely inspired by his close friend and confidante, Marjorie Fleming, a precocious child prodigy who lived in the late 18th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Marjoria. One such figure was Marjorie Merriweather Post (1887-1973), an American socialite and businesswoman who inherited the Postum Cereal Company, later known as General Foods Corporation.
Another prominent Marjoria was Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (1896-1953), an American author best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Yearling," which depicts life in the Florida backwoods.
Marjorie Bowen (1885-1952) was a British novelist and historical writer, renowned for her novels set in the Renaissance and Tudor periods, such as "The Governor of England" and "The Viper of Milan."
Marjorie Fielding (1892-1956), a British stage and film actress, had a successful career spanning several decades, appearing in notable productions like "The Constant Nymph" and "The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo."
Lastly, Marjorie Kinnan Cooley (1846-1920) was an American writer and educator, known for her work in promoting literacy and education in the rural South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Marjoria throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods.
People
Marjoria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marjoria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marjoria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marjoria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marjoria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Marjoria a common name?
We classify Marjoria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marjoria most popular?
The single biggest year for Marjoria was 1916, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marjoria is about 88 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marjoria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marjoria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.