How Many People Are Named Mary?
people in the United States are named Mary
1 in 80 people has this name
Popularity Rank
βββ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
74,171 births
Trend
Stable
π Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Usual English form of Maria, the Latin form of the New Testament Greek names ΞΞ±ΟΞΉΞ±ΞΌ (Mariam) and ΞΞ±ΟΞΉΞ± (Maria) - the spellings are interchangeable - which were from Hebrew ΧΦ΄Χ¨Φ°ΧΦΈΧ (Miryam), a name borne by the sister of Moses in the Old Testament. The meaning is not known for certain, but there are several theories including "sea of bitterness", "rebelliousness", and "wished for child". However it was most likely originally an Egyptian name, perhaps derived in part from mry "beloved" or mr "love".... [more]
β§ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
π₯ Age Distribution
Average Age: 84.9 years old
π Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
π State-Wise Distribution
π‘ Fun Facts About "Mary"
- 2,196 babies were named Mary in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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