What does the name Mary mean?

The name Mary means "Sea of bitterness, beloved".

What is the origin of the name Mary?

Mary is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 2,196 babies were named Mary in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Mary is traditionally used as a girl's name.

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Births Last Year: 2,196 →

All-Time Total: 3,754,850

Peak Year: 1921

Mary is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Miryam. It means "beloved" or "wished-for child."

Girl names closely related to Mary

Ryleigh Kensley Caroline Maggie Mckinley Marlee Charleigh Mollie

Boy names closely related to Mary

Karson Kaysen Peyton Rylan Kingston Jase Landyn Dalton

Names with similar meaning to Mary

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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