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Terran

The Irish form of Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'star of the sea,' 'bitter,' or 'beloved.' It embodies a person with a serene yet strong presence, possessing a natural ability to lead with compassion and grace.

Key Stats

Total births2,102
GenderMale (3% / 97%)
Peak year1992
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1982
Most recent2020
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 50%TX — 31%IN — 6%FL — 6%OH — 6%

Notable People

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (European Commissioner) · Máire Ni Bhraonáin (Grammy-winning singer Moya Brennan) · Máire MacNeill (Author and folklorist) · Máire Whelan (Judge of the Court of Appeal of Ireland) · Máire O'Neill (Actress known for 'The Playboy of the Western World')

Nicknames & Diminutives

MairínMauraMolly

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