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Mary

female

Meaning

"Beloved; Bitterness; Rebellion"

English form of Maria, with debated Hebrew etymology, central to Christian devotion and long used across Europe.

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Popularity History of Mary

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#132Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#132

Mary was nationally ranked in 2024.

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better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Mary Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Mary.

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AN-uh

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“Ash Tree Clearing”

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AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

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“Manly, Courageous”

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AB-ih-gayl

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Baby Name Lists That Include Mary

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Famous Marys

  • V
    Virgin Mary
    Mother of Jesus Christ in the Christian tradition
  • M
    Mary Shelley
    English novelist and author of Frankenstein
  • M
    Mary Magdalene (Bible)
    Prominent follower of Jesus in the New Testament

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Latin, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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