Girl Boy’s name Mary Mary Derived from the Hebrew Miryam, Mary means of the sea or bitterness. Mary Name Origin: Latin Pronunciation: mair-ee See what 7 people think about Mary Share Popularity Alternatives Lists Comments Infographic of Mary name meaning, which is Derived from the Hebrew Miryam, Mary means of the sea or bitterness. Ask your friends & family about Mary… Share Pin Tweet Email Text Mary Name Popularity How popular is the name Mary? Here’s everything we know. Chart Raw Data By State Year Rank # Births % Births 1910 1 22,848 6.4893% 1911 1 24,390 6.5497% 1912 1 32,304 6.4058% 1913 1 36,642 6.4627% 1914 1 45,345 6.5066% 1915 1 58,187 6.4044% 1916 1 61,438 6.3601% 1917 1 64,281 6.4253% 1918 1 67,366 6.2769% 1919 1 65,841 6.2878% 1920 1 70,980 6.3838% 1921 1 73,982 6.4609% 1922 1 72,175 6.4784% 1923 1 71,635 6.3958% 1924 1 73,532 6.3321% 1925 1 70,597 6.246% 1926 1 67,829 6.167% 1927 1 70,637 6.3814% 1928 1 66,869 6.2497% 1929 1 63,510 6.1315% 1930 1 64,146 6.1409% 1931 1 60,296 6.1091% 1932 1 59,872 6.0602% 1933 1 55,507 5.9579% 1934 1 56,924 5.8885% 1935 1 55,065 5.6664% 1936 1 54,373 5.6446% 1937 1 55,642 5.6467% 1938 1 56,214 5.4911% 1939 1 54,903 5.3974% 1940 1 56,201 5.2875% 1941 1 58,040 5.1569% 1942 1 63,249 5.0088% 1943 1 66,169 5.0685% 1944 1 62,466 5.0401% 1945 1 59,284 4.861% 1946 1 67,468 4.5724% 1947 2 71,688 4.2946% 1948 2 68,596 4.297% 1949 2 66,862 4.1564% 1950 2 65,482 4.0669% 1951 2 65,726 3.8765% 1952 2 65,639 3.7603% 1953 1 64,372 3.6372% 1954 1 68,005 3.7202% 1955 1 63,162 3.4339% 1956 1 61,750 3.2694% 1957 1 61,092 3.1748% 1958 1 55,853 2.9553% 1959 1 54,477 2.8673% 1960 1 51,474 2.7167% 1961 1 47,676 2.5253% 1962 2 43,488 2.3688% 1963 2 41,550 2.3147% 1964 2 40,989 2.3286% 1965 2 34,272 2.0958% 1966 3 28,886 1.8501% 1967 4 25,318 1.6683% 1968 6 21,722 1.4466% 1969 8 19,851 1.2885% 1970 9 19,206 1.2069% 1971 9 16,697 1.1111% 1972 13 13,760 1.0103% 1973 14 12,318 0.9501% 1974 13 11,738 0.9031% 1975 19 10,968 0.8535% 1976 22 10,318 0.8006% 1977 21 10,659 0.7908% 1978 24 10,044 0.7471% 1979 24 10,559 0.7489% 1980 25 11,475 0.7848% 1981 27 11,043 0.7512% 1982 30 10,855 0.7264% 1983 32 9,896 0.6706% 1984 33 9,289 0.6244% 1985 35 9,244 0.609% 1986 37 8,506 0.5635% 1987 37 8,395 0.5501% 1988 34 8,510 0.5461% 1989 38 8,644 0.5357% 1990 35 8,666 0.5228% 1991 38 8,760 0.5374% 1992 36 8,458 0.5299% 1993 37 8,115 0.5205% 1994 37 7,747 0.5048% 1995 40 7,452 0.4945% 1996 44 6,956 0.4646% 1997 46 6,632 0.4484% 1998 45 6,443 0.4305% 1999 45 6,372 0.4255% 2000 46 6,192 0.4053% 2001 49 5,729 0.3802% 2002 51 5,457 0.3641% 2003 59 5,010 0.3293% 2004 62 4,806 0.3153% 2005 72 4,448 0.2909% 2006 80 4,081 0.2606% 2007 93 3,671 0.2327% 2008 96 3,492 0.2259% 2009 102 3,154 0.211% 2010 109 2,859 0.1984% 2011 112 2,686 0.1885% 2012 121 2,562 0.1798% 2013 120 2,633 0.1849% 2014 119 2,627 0.1803% 2015 123 2,614 0.1797% 2016 126 2,485 0.1724% 2017 124 2,371 0.1699% 2018 124 2,309 0.1681% 2019 123 2,198 0.1624% 2020 123 2,153 0.1691% Alaska (AK) Alabama (AL) Arkansas (AR) Arizona (AZ) California (CA) Colorado (CO) Connecticut (CT) District of Columbia (DC) Delaware (DE) Florida (FL) Georgia (GA) Hawaii (HI) Iowa (IA) Idaho (ID) Illinois (IL) Indiana (IN) Kansas (KS) Kentucky (KY) Louisiana (LA) Massachusetts (MA) Maryland (MD) Maine (ME) Michigan (MI) Minnesota (MN) Missouri (MO) Mississippi (MS) Montana (MT) North Carolina (NC) North Dakota (ND) Nebraska (NE) New Hampshire (NH) New Jersey (NJ) New Mexico (NM) Nevada (NV) New York (NY) Ohio (OH) Oklahoma (OK) Oregon (OR) Pennsylvania (PA) Rhode Island (RI) South Carolina (SC) South Dakota (SD) Tennessee (TN) Texas (TX) Utah (UT) Virginia (VA) Vermont (VT) Washington (WA) Wisconsin (WI) West Virginia (WV) Wyoming (WY) Data via SSA.gov. Names Like Mary If you like Mary, you’ll love these other names like Mary. What names are diminutives of Mary? A diminutive is a name that’s like Mary sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Mary, but shorter. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Mae The fifth month English Marea A variant form of Marina. Mari Sea of bitterness Welsh May The fifth month English Min Love; will helmet, protection German Minnie A variant form of Mary. Moll Star of the sea Latin Molly Of the sea English Poll Star of the sea Latin Polly A diminutive form or nickname for Mary. Latin What names are variants of Mary? Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Mary. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Mair Star of the sea Latin Maire Star of the sea Latin Mal Smooth brow; star of the sea Latin Malia Of the sea Polynesian Mallie Star of the sea; sweet Latin Mame Star of the sea Latin Mamie A variant form of Mary. Latin Manette Star of the sea Latin Manon A French short form of Marion or Alary. French Manya Star of the sea Latin Mara Bitter Hebrew Marabel Star of the sea Latin Marabelle Star of the sea Latin Mare Irish Maree Star of the sea Latin Marella Shining sea; star of the sea Latin Marelle Star of the sea Latin Maren Star of the sea Latin Maretta Star of the sea Latin Marette Star of the sea Latin Maria Of the sea Latin Mariam Star of the sea Latin Marian A variant form, through the Old French, of Mary. French Mariana Of the sea Spanish Mariann Star of the sea Latin Marianna Star of the sea Latin Marianne A combined form of Mary and Anne, Anne here representing, it is believed, the mother of the Virgin Mary. French Marice Star of the sea Latin Maridel Star of the sea Welsh Marie A French form of Mary. French Mariel Danish Mariela Star of the sea Latin Mariella Star of the sea Latin Marielle Star of the sea Latin Marietta An Italian diminutive form of Mary. French Mariette Star of the sea Latin Marilee Star of the sea Welsh Marilin Star of the sea Latin Marilla Shining sea Marilyn “Tempestuous Mary,” from Mary and the Anglo-Saxon hlynn, a torrent. Modern Marin Marion A variant form, through the French, of Mary. French Mariquilla Star of the sea Latin Mariquita Star of the sea Latin Mariska Star of the sea Latin Marita Star of the sea Welsh Maritsa Star of the sea Latin Maritza Of the sea; star of the sea Latin Marja Star of the sea Latin Marjan Polish Marje Star of the sea Latin Marla A variant short form of Mary. Hebrew Marlo Modern Marya Star of the sea Latin Maryann A variant form of Marianne. English Maryanne Star of the sea Latin Marybel Star of the sea Latin Marybell Star of the sea Latin Marybeth Star of the sea Latin Maryjo Star of the sea Latin Marylee Star of the sea; joyful, lighthearted Latin Marylin Star of the sea Latin Marylou Star of the sea Latin Marylu Star of the sea Latin Marysa Star of the sea Latin Maryse Of the sea; star of the sea Latin Marysia Star of the sea Latin Masha Star of the sea Latin Maura “The maid from Mauretania,” the land of the Moors, in allusion to their swarthiness, from the Greek mauros, dark. Irish Maure Star of the sea Latin Maureen Star of the sea Irish Maurene Star of the sea Latin Maurine Star of the sea Latin Maurise Star of the sea Latin Maurita Star of the sea Latin Maurizia Star of the sea Latin Mavra Star of the sea Latin May The fifth month English Mayme Star of the sea Latin Maymie Star of the sea Latin Mayra Irish Mayria Star of the sea Latin Meridel Star of the sea Latin Meriel Sea nymph; shining sea Irish Mimi A diminutive form of Miriam and, through the French, of Wilhelmina. French Minette Star of the sea; love; will helmet, protection Latin Minnie A variant form of Mary. Minny Star of the sea; will helmet, protection Latin Miriam Of the sea Hebrew Mitzi German Moira “She who is allotted (by fate),” ultimately from the Greek meiresthai, to receive one’s portion. Latin Moire Star of the sea Latin Moll Star of the sea Latin Mollie Star of the sea Latin Molly Of the sea English Morag Star of the sea Latin Moya A variant form of Moira. Scandinavian Muire Star of the sea Latin Murial Star of the sea; sparkling, shining sea Latin Muriel Sparkling, shining sea Irish Murielle Star of the sea; sparkling, shining sea Latin Poll Star of the sea Latin Polly A diminutive form or nickname for Mary. Latin What names sound like Mary? If you like how Mary sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Mary. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Mahra Bitter Hebrew Mairi Irish Marah Bitter Hebrew Maraya Admired Spanish Marra Everlasting; bitter Latin Meara Jolly, jovial Irish Mera Aristocratic lady, princess; princess; treetop, proverb, or sheaf of corn; aristoctaric lady, princess Hebrew Mira Wonderful; peace; propserous Spanish Miri Wonderful; peace; propserous Slavic Mora Star of the sea Irish Myra Myrrh Greek What names are similar to Mary? Find a name that’s like Mary, but just a little bit different. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Annamaria Asia Sunrise Greek Fatima One who abstains Arabic Khadija Early baby Arabic Luz Light Spanish Maery Mairin Star of the sea Irish Marika Danish Marisela Latin Maristela Spanish Marjo Marlin Spanish Marlisa Latin Maya Dream Indian (Sanskrit) Meiriona Welsh Merry Joyful, lighthearted English Moriah The hill country Hebrew Rosemary Dew of the sea Latin Lists With Mary Find inspiration in these baby girl name lists featuring the name Mary. Bridgerton Names for Girls With Modern Appeal // 37 names Bridgerton names for girls will catapult you back to the romantic peak of the Regency period. Discover a new favorite with us. Muslim Girl Names to Honor Your Religion // 93 names Muslim girl names have divine beauty. Honor your faith and discover a new favorite with us. Witch Names for Girls That Are Wickedly Whimsical // 72 names Witch names for girls are spellbinding sweethearts. Sprinkled with enchantment, these magical monikers have heaps of mischief and mystery. Short Girl Names That Are Petite and Precious // 236 names Short girl names continue to be popular with parents. Whether you’d love a classic like Mary or a word name like Gem, explore these pint-sized pixies here. Polished and Pretty: Princess Names for Girls // 151 names Princess names for girls offer style and grace, with their royal ties adding to their appeal. From real-life royals to those featured in fiction, princess girl names are available in abundance. Siblings of Mary Mamas with kids named Mary also have kids with these names. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Colette People of victory French Rose Rose flower English Teresa Late summer Greek Mariam Star of the sea Latin Rosaleen Gentle horse; rose Latin Share Your Thoughts 7 Comments Rae Jul 15 at 11:26 am Beautiful, classic, feminine, and an homage to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Reply Catherine Mar 16 at 2:27 pm In honor of the Virgin Mary! Reply Yodit Jan 29 at 8:18 pm I love the character of Mary who is Jesus mom from the bible. Reply Elizabeth Sep 16 at 12:46 pm Named after the Blessed Virgin Mary, she was born on the Feast of the Nativity of Mary. Reply Mary Margaret Apr 6 at 1:42 pm I have gone through life with a name meaning “bitter pearl”. I am pleased to see the option “of the sea” because “pearl of the sea” is a beautiful name meaning! Reply Alison Jun 9 at 10:03 pm Mary was my late mother’s name. My daughter is named in honor of both her grandmothers. My husband suggested it as we were laying in bed four hour after giving birth. We had chosen not pick names or know the gender beforehand. I had nothing, and was panicking. My husband, as usal, had it all under control. I like how Mary sounds. As a name, it has rich history. However, it is fairly uncommon at the moment. I dislike how many nursery rhymes contain the name Mary. Mary, Mary, quite contrary, drives me nuts. Reply Jocelyn Apr 22 at 12:26 pm We are Catholic, so this daughter is named after our blessed mother Reply Share your thoughts on the name Mary Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. 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Rae Jul 15 at 11:26 am Beautiful, classic, feminine, and an homage to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Reply
Elizabeth Sep 16 at 12:46 pm Named after the Blessed Virgin Mary, she was born on the Feast of the Nativity of Mary. Reply
Mary Margaret Apr 6 at 1:42 pm I have gone through life with a name meaning “bitter pearl”. I am pleased to see the option “of the sea” because “pearl of the sea” is a beautiful name meaning! Reply
Alison Jun 9 at 10:03 pm Mary was my late mother’s name. My daughter is named in honor of both her grandmothers. My husband suggested it as we were laying in bed four hour after giving birth. We had chosen not pick names or know the gender beforehand. I had nothing, and was panicking. My husband, as usal, had it all under control. I like how Mary sounds. As a name, it has rich history. However, it is fairly uncommon at the moment. I dislike how many nursery rhymes contain the name Mary. Mary, Mary, quite contrary, drives me nuts. Reply
