Marjorie Tharp

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marjorie Tharp — Latin
268K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marjorie Tharp is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Marjorie is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery. Marjorie is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. It came into English from the Old French, from the Latin Margarita (pearl). After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj and Jorie. The surname Tharp: Kenneth Tharp (contemporary), English dance artist Twyla Tharp (b. 1941), American dancer and choreographer Aran Tharp (b. 1977), American avant-garde musician Reynold Tharp (b. 1973), American composer Stephen Tharp (b. 1970), American organist John J. Tharp, Jr. (b. 1960), US District Judge in Illinois William Tharp (1803–1865), American politician from Delaware; governor of Delaware 1847–51 Taylor Tharp (b. 1984), American professional football player Carol Baker Tharp (1952–2007), American executive director Hale Tharp (1828–unknown), miner during the California Gold Rush Lars Tharp (b. Marjorie is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 268K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marjorie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marjorie

Latin

Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery. Marjorie is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. It came into English from the Old French, from the Latin Margarita (pearl). After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj and Jorie.

Surname: Tharp

English

Kenneth Tharp (contemporary), English dance artist Twyla Tharp (b. 1941), American dancer and choreographer Aran Tharp (b. 1977), American avant-garde musician Reynold Tharp (b. 1973), American composer Stephen Tharp (b. 1970), American organist John J. Tharp, Jr. (b. 1960), US District Judge in Illinois William Tharp (1803–1865), American politician from Delaware; governor of Delaware 1847–51 Taylor Tharp (b. 1984), American professional football player Carol Baker Tharp (1952–2007), American executive director Hale Tharp (1828–unknown), miner during the California Gold Rush Lars Tharp (b.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marjorie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marjorie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marjorie Tharp

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marjorie Tharp:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marjorie?
The first name Marjorie originates from Latin. Marjorie is a female given name derived from Margaret, which means pearl. It can also be spelled as Margery, Marjory or Margaery. Marjorie is a medieval variant of Margery, influenced by the name of the herb marjoram. It came into English from the Old French, from the Latin Margarita (pearl). After the Middle Ages this name was rare, but it was revived at the end of the 19th century. Short forms of the name include Marge, Margie, Marj and Jorie.
When was Marjorie most popular?
The name Marjorie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Tharp?
The surname Tharp originates from English. Kenneth Tharp (contemporary), English dance artist Twyla Tharp (b. 1941), American dancer and choreographer Aran Tharp (b. 1977), American avant-garde musician Reynold Tharp (b. 1973), American composer Stephen Tharp (b. 1970), American organist John J. Tharp, Jr. (b. 1960), US District Judge in Illinois William Tharp (1803–1865), American politician from Delaware; governor of Delaware 1847–51 Taylor Tharp (b. 1984), American professional football player Carol Baker Tharp (1952–2007), American executive director Hale Tharp (1828–unknown), miner during the California Gold Rush Lars Tharp (b.
What are the origins of the name Marjorie Tharp?
The name Marjorie Tharp combines two different traditions: the first name Marjorie has Latin roots, while the surname Tharp originates from English.
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