#1322024 rank
1921peak year
4,139,160babies named Mary since 1880
▼ 2%5-year trend
Mary popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Mary mean?
English form of the Hebrew name Miryam, whose original meaning is debated. Borne by the mother of Jesus and by many European queens, it was the most popular English girl's name for centuries.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Mary
Same era, same vibe — if you like Mary, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Marys
- Mary Shelley, author
Spellings & variants
MariaMiriamMarie
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