Marybeth Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAIR-ee-beth / /ˈmɛəriˌbɛθ/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: combination of Mary and Beth; Hebrew: bitter
Historical & Cultural Background
Marybeth is a modern compound name that combines Mary, a name of significant religious and cultural importance, with Beth, a diminutive of Elizabeth. The name Mary has been popular in Christian contexts due to its association with the Virgin Mary. The use of compound names like Marybeth became more common in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend towards unique and personalized names while maintaining traditional roots.
Trend Summary
Marybeth has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mary Beth
- Marybeth
International Variants
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Famous people named Marybeth
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marybeth was first seen in the United States in 1909. Marybeth has ranked as high as #721 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Marybeth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marybeth (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 28 |
| 1941 | 37 |
| 1942 | 42 |
| 1943 | 43 |
| 1944 | 63 |
| 1945 | 55 |
| 1946 | 71 |
| 1947 | 93 |
| 1948 | 112 |
| 1949 | 101 |
| 1950 | 108 |
| 1951 | 140 |
| 1952 | 131 |
| 1953 | 119 |
| 1954 | 153 |
| 1955 | 155 |
| 1956 | 192 |
| 1957 | 238 |
| 1958 | 271 |
| 1959 | 378 |
| 1960 | 427 |
| 1961 | 488 |
| 1962 | 471 |
| 1963 | 480 |
| 1964 | 479 |
| 1965 | 407 |
| 1966 | 331 |
| 1967 | 269 |
| 1968 | 231 |
| 1969 | 218 |
| 1970 | 177 |
| 1971 | 148 |
| 1972 | 121 |
| 1973 | 123 |
| 1974 | 98 |
| 1975 | 97 |
| 1976 | 95 |
| 1977 | 128 |
| 1978 | 128 |
| 1979 | 120 |
| 1980 | 108 |
| 1981 | 110 |
| 1982 | 116 |
| 1983 | 131 |
| 1984 | 126 |
| 1985 | 121 |
| 1986 | 121 |
| 1987 | 114 |
| 1988 | 113 |
| 1989 | 86 |
| 1990 | 99 |
| 1991 | 75 |
| 1992 | 67 |
| 1993 | 65 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 56 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 17 |