Mary
Mary is a classic name of Hebrew origin, derived from Miriam, meaning "bitter" or "beloved." It holds deep religious significance as the name of the mother of Jesus in Christian tradition and has been one of the most enduring names across cultures for centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,255. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,715
- 2012: 2,587
- 2013: 2,669
- 2014: 2,637
- 2015: 2,642
- 2016: 2,526
- 2017: 2,425
- 2018: 2,369
- 2019: 2,241
- 2020: 2,230
- 2021: 2,102
- 2022: 2,119
- 2023: 2,085
- 2024: 2,219
- 2025: 2,230
- 2026 (projected): 2,255
Good to Know
- •Universally recognized and easy to spell across many languages
- •Strong historical and religious significance in Western culture
- •Has inspired countless variations and international versions
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Mary Shelley
Author of Frankenstein
Mary Tyler Moore
Actress and comedian
Mary J. Blige
Singer and songwriter
Mary, Queen of Scots
16th-century Scottish monarch
Statistics
4,141,481
Total births since 1880
1921
Peak year
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