Mary

Girl's name

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

Meaning Sea of bitterness, beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 2,196
Peak year 1921

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mary Shelley - Author of "Frankenstein"
  • Mary J. Blige - R&B singer and actress
  • Mary Kom - Indian boxer, Olympic medalist
  • Mary Tyler Moore - Actress, "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"
  • Mary Queen of Scots - Scottish monarch
  • Mary Lou Retton - Olympic gymnast
  • Mary Cassatt - Impressionist painter
  • Mary Wollstonecraft - Writer, feminist philosopher
  • Mary Pickford - Silent film actress, co-founder of United Artists
  • Mary Kate Olsen - Actress, fashion designer, Olsen twins

Sisters for Mary

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Brothers for Mary

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Mary

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