Total births
201
Girls' name · since 1935
Marjo
Since 1935, U.S. Social Security records show 201 babies named Marjo, peaking in 1939. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 201
- total births
- 1935–1969
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Marjo is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 201 have been recorded since 1935.
Marjo has 201 recorded births among girls since 1935, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1940s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1935 to 1969.
- 201 total births
- 1935–1969 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
201 girls have been named Marjo since 1935, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1969.
- 201
- total births
- 1935–1969
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Marjo was born in this single decade.
1939
Single peak year
35 babies were named Marjo in 1939 - its busiest year on record.
Marjo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Marjo's full recorded timeline at 1948, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1937, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1939 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Marjo at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1939
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1935
Marjo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1935–1969
- Peak year (1939)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Marjo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Marjo's strongest decade.
71 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Marjo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
63 births
- 1940s
1940s
71 births
- 1950s
1950s
49 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 71 births (35% of all-time use).
Marjo by state
Where Marjo concentrates geographically, total births since 1935
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Dakota | | 7 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.5% |
South Dakota share of Marjo's total US births 3.5%
Even split
7 of 201 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marjo? ▼
Since 1935, Social Security records show 201 babies named Marjo. The most recent recorded year was 1969. Its busiest year on record was 1939, with 35 births.
When was Marjo most popular? ▼
Marjo was most popular in the 1940s decade with 71 total births. The single peak year was 1939.
Where is Marjo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marjo are South Dakota (7 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Marjo been used? ▼
Marjo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1935, spanning 35 years of data through 1969.
What names are similar to Marjo? ▼
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 Marjo's data
- Marjo's decade-level peak was the 1940s (71 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Dakota records the most Marjos (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Dakota 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 Marjo
Nearby Names Like Marjo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marjo
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 Marjo side by side: Marjo vs Mary Marjo vs Margaret Marjo vs Maria
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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, 1935–1969 (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. "Marjo: Baby Name Since 1935 - 201 Births, Peak 1939." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marjo. 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 Marjo 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.