Jorie

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOR-ee /ˈdʒɔr.i/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Marjorie — ultimately from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'; also linked to Jordan; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A pearl: Jorie is a pet form of Marjorie. Crisp, homey, and warm (said 'JOR-ee').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA pet form of Marjorie — ultimately from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'; also linked to Jordan; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4931 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,344

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jorie is a pet form of Marjorie — ultimately from Greek margarites, 'a pearl'; it is also linked to Jordan (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, homey name (said 'JOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, a-pearl at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Marjorie comes ultimately from Greek margarites, 'a pearl' — Jorie is a homey pet form (also linked to Jordan), crisp and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'JOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Marjorie — routes layered

Variations

JoryMarjorieJoree

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jorie mean?

Jorie is a pet form of Marjorie — Greek 'a pearl'; also linked to Jordan; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jorie?

It's said JOR-ee /ˈdʒɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jorie a boy or girl name?

Jorie is a girl's name.

How popular is Jorie?

Jorie is a rare name in the U.S.