Baby Name Experts Say A Taylor Swift Song Made This “Controversial” Girl’s Name Popular Again

“Marjorie sits in the cross section between more popular ‘M’ names like Magnolia, McKinley, Melody or Mallory, and more alternative three-syllable ‘M’ names like McKinleigh, McKenlee or McKinzie,” said baby name consultant Taylor Humphrey. “Its ‘ie’ ending gives it an air of preppiness and playfulness. It feels vibrant and youthful, while still maintaining a classic, familiar sound.”

She praised Marjorie’s sense of “casual approachability” and pizazz while still maintaining elegance and refinement. Humphrey also highlighted its place with popular syllable trends of late. 

“Over the last two years, I’ve had multiple clients consider or use the name Mara,” she said. “I suspect we will continue to see rising popularity for other ‘Mar’ and ‘Ar’ names like Marjorie, Maria, Marla, Marlowe, Margot, Marion, Marilyn, Margaret, Amara, Amari, Arabella, Mary, Marley, Marianna, etc.”