Total births
1,354
Girls' name · since 1900
Majorie
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 1,354 babies named Majorie, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12210
- among girls today
- 1,354
- born since 1900
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
1,354 babies have been named Majorie since 1900, making it today's #12210 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Majorie recorded 1,354 times among girls since 1900, holding rank #12210 nationally today, ahead of 31% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 2024.
- #12210 among girls today
- 1,354 born since 1900
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Majorie is currently the #12210 girls' name in America, more common than 31% of girls - 1,354 born since 1900, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12210
- among girls today
- 1,354
- born since 1900
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- more common than other girls
Majorie vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12210
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 31% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Majorie was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
48 babies were named Majorie in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
How Majorie compares
1,354 Top 27% higher than 73% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Majorie's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Majorie | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,354 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 48 | 19,840 |
Majorie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Majorie splits its recorded history at 1952: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1900 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Majorie at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1922
Current rank
#12,210
Active since
1900
Majorie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2024
- Peak year (1922)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 125 years of records
Majorie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Majorie's strongest decade.
364 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Majorie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 40
1900s
40 births
- 1910s
1910s
217 births
- 1920s
1920s
364 births
- 1930s
1930s
180 births
- 1940s 127
1940s
127 births
- 1950s 98
1950s
98 births
- 1960s 102
1960s
102 births
- 1970s 71
1970s
71 births
- 1980s 73
1980s
73 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
- 2010s 33
2010s
33 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 364 births (27% of all-time use).
How Majorie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Majorie's total volume
Majorie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Majorie by state
Where Majorie concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Majorie's total US births 1.1%
Even split
15 of 1,354 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Majorie? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 1,354 babies named Majorie. Today it holds rank #12210 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 48 births.
When was Majorie most popular? ▼
Majorie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 364 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Majorie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Majorie are New York (15 births), Georgia (11 births), Tennessee (6 births).
How long has the name Majorie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Majorie since 1900 -- 125 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Majorie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Majesty, Maja, Majel, Majestic, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Majorie's data
- Majorie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (364 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Majories (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Majorie
Nearby Names Like Majorie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Majorie
Majesty Girl
#1501 2,568 births
Maja Girl
#3988 2,049 births
Majel Girl
349 births
Majestic Girl
#11492 277 births
Majesti Girl
#10670 270 births
Compare Majorie side by side: Majorie vs Majesty Majorie vs Maja Majorie vs Majel
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Majorie
Ezzie #12209
148 births · Peak 1919
Marylee #12211
3,385 births · Peak 1941
Odella #12208
828 births · Peak 1919
Nema #12212
345 births · Peak 2012
Delight #12207
1,051 births · Peak 1946
Marsella #12213
166 births · Peak 1990
Rona #12206
5,444 births · Peak 1966
Merrill #12214
2,077 births · Peak 1949
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1900–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Majorie: #12210 Girls' Name - 1,354 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/majorie. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Majorie draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.