Holding steady.
Popularity of Marjo since 1935
Babies named Marjo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 18 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marjo is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1935. Its peak year was 1939, after which usage declined and has remained very low. The trajectory over recent decades has been stable, with fewer than five births per year. The name has not been among the top 1000 names in any recorded year. While its origins are somewhat uncertain, it is most commonly interpreted as an English diminutive of Marjorie or a Finnish form of Maria. Despite its rarity, Marjo carries a vintage charm typical of 1930s coinages.
Marjo likely originated as a short form or diminutive of Marjorie, itself derived from the medieval English name Margery, a form of Margaret (from Greek margarites 'pearl'). In Finland, Marjo is a common given name, often considered a variant of Maria. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo
Variants: Marjoe
Sibling names for Marjo
Names that share Marjo's style, for a brother or sister.
