Marjorie
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRJ-er-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marjorie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 53 babies have been named Marjorie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marjorie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,131 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,131
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marjorie
Marjorie is a boy name .
Is Marjorie a boy or girl name? Marjorie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,131 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #822. Marjorie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marjorie is currently ranked #26,131 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marjorie include Mar, Marj, Marjy, Marjie, Marjo, Marjoy, Marjoie, Rie, Riey, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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