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Mary

Mary is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#115

How popular is Mary?

Popularity in the United States

Mary has been given to 4,145,486 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 752 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Mary per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Mary has been given to 6,822 babies in France since 1900, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Mary per year in France, 1900–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 1,101 people called Mary living in Spain, with an average age of 52.6.

4,145,486 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Mary

Is Mary a boy's or a girl's name?

Mary is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Mary?

Mary has been given to 4,145,486 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.