How Popular (or Rare) was Mary in 2025?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

ℹ️ This is currently the latest official government data available for Mary in 2026.
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#3,193
Best Rank (2004)
31
Peak Year (2004)
181
Total Births (1996-2025)

📊 The Mary Story

The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 31 births ranking #3193. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English form of a Hebrew biblical name  |  Meaning: traditionally interpreted in several ways, including beloved, bitter, or wished-for child

Mary is one of the great classic girls' names and belongs to an ancient family whose traditional meaning has been explained in more than one way. It feels simple, strong, and timeless.

Its place in Christian tradition made Mary one of the most influential girls' names in history, shaping countless variants across languages. Even where it is less dominant now, it still carries immense familiarity and dignity.

Did you know?Mary has inspired one of the largest international name families in the world.
Similar namesMaria, Mariam, Miriam, Marie, Molly
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