Mary Boy

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAIR-ee / ˈmɛəri

Hebrew; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: 'beloved'; Latin: 'sea of bitterness'

Historical & Cultural Background

Mary is a name of significant importance in various cultures, particularly in Christianity, where it is associated with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. The name has been widely used across different languages and regions, often symbolizing purity and motherhood. In addition to its religious connotations, Mary has been a popular name in literature and history, appearing in various forms and adaptations.

Trend Summary

Mary has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Marie
  • Miriam
  • Mare

International Variants

  • Maria (Spanish)
  • Mariya (Russian)
  • Mireille (French)

Famous people named Mary

Mary Shelley was an English novelist best known for her work 'Frankenstein'.

Mary Poppins is a fictional character created by author P.L. Travers, known for her magical nannying skills.

Mary Cassatt was an American painter and printmaker, recognized for her contributions to the Impressionist movement.

Mary J. Blige is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, celebrated for her influence on R&B music.

Fictional characters named Mary

Mary Lennox is a character in 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, who discovers a hidden garden.

Mary Jane Watson is a character in the 'Spider-Man' comic series, known as Peter Parker's love interest.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mary was first seen in the United States in 1880. Mary has ranked as high as #588 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mary has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mary (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 16
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188027
188129
188230
188332
188436
188538
188632
188747
188850
188941
189035
189139
189250
189355
189448
189547
189657
189763
189850
189950
190075
190158
190256
190363
190458
190568
190676
190770
190879
190980
191099
191198
1912118
1913126
1914127
1915159
1916164
1917159
1918169
1919154
1920195
1921187
1922186
1923203
1924224
1925260
1926272
1927283
1928294
1929327
1930340
1931325
1932330
1933318
1934302
1935277
1936292
1937288
1938284
1939272
1940303
1941315
1942278
1943254
1944253
1945198
1946186
1947184
1948164
1949169
1950119
1951161
1952159
1953146
1954168
1955148
1956145
1957182
1958141
1959169
1960168
1961168
1962158
1963137
1964134
1965136
1966108
1967127
1968101
1969108
197099
197186
197274
197354
197461
197566
197662
197752
197861
197965
198052
198167
198273
198357
198456
198567
198647
198769
198848
198974
199045
199132
199225
199318
199410
199513
199616
199713
199814
199911
200010
200114
200212
20039
200431
200510
200610
200710
20105
20126
20145
20205