NAME PROFILE
Mary
Mary is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness.' It embodies qualities of compassion, strength, and nurturing. The name Mary has a timeless charm that resonates across cultures and generations, often evoking images of warmth and care.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,156,654 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%NY — 20%OH — 20%CA — 20%PA — 20%
Notable People
Mary Shelley (Author, *Frankenstein*) · Mary J. Blige (Singer, Actress) · Mary Poppins (Fictional character, *Mary Poppins*) · Mary Tyler Moore (Actress, Producer) · Mary Cassatt (Painter, known for her works of mothers and children)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MareMolly
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