Total births
972
Girls' name · since 1914
Marjie
Marjie has 972 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 972
- total births
- 1914–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Marjie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 972 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Marjie recorded 972 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1914 to 1982.
- 972 total births
- 1914–1982 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
972 girls have been named Marjie since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1982.
- 972
- total births
- 1914–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Marjie was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
34 babies were named Marjie in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Marjie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Marjie's full recorded timeline at 1944, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1924 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Marjie at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Marjie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1982
- Peak year (1924)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Marjie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Marjie's strongest decade.
248 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Marjie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 53
1910s
53 births
- 1920s
1920s
248 births
- 1930s
1930s
201 births
- 1940s
1940s
173 births
- 1950s
1950s
153 births
- 1960s
1960s
121 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 248 births (26% of all-time use).
How Marjie 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 Marjie's total volume
Marjie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marjie by state
Where Marjie concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 19 | 2.0% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Marjie's total US births 2.0%
Even split
19 of 972 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marjie? ▼
972 babies have been named Marjie since 1914. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1924 with 34 births.
When was Marjie most popular? ▼
Marjie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 248 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Marjie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marjie are Texas (19 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Marjie been used? ▼
Records for Marjie go back to 1914, giving 69 years of history through 1982.
What names are similar to Marjie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marjie's data
- Marjie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (248 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Marjies (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Marjie
Nearby Names Like Marjie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marjie
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marjie side by side: Marjie vs Mary Marjie vs Margaret Marjie vs Maria
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1914–1982 (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. "Marjie: Baby Name Since 1914 - 972 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marjie. 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 Marjie 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 July 2026.