Marye Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAIR-ee //ˈmɛəri//
Origin: Hebrew; Latin
Meaning: Hebrew: Sea of bitterness; Latin: Wished-for child
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marye is a variant of the name Mary, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Miriam. The etymology of Miriam is debated, but it is often associated with meanings such as "beloved" or "wished-for child." The name passed into Greek as Maria and subsequently into Latin as Maria, which became a common form in various languages, including Old French, where it appeared as Marie.
The transition into English occurred through Norman influence after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, solidifying its presence in the English-speaking world. Historically, Mary has been a significant name, particularly in Christian contexts.
It is most famously associated with Mary, the mother of Jesus, a central figure in Christianity who is venerated in various denominations. The name appears in the New Testament of the Bible, which was translated into English in the early 17th century with the King James Version, further embedding the name into Christian tradition.
Throughout the Middle Ages, Mary became a popular name among Christians, often used in honor of the Virgin Mary, and was borne by numerous saints and queens, enhancing its stature. Culturally, the name Mary and its variants have been associated with purity, motherhood, and compassion, reflecting the qualities attributed to the Virgin Mary.
The name has inspired countless works of art, literature, and music, reinforcing its significance in various cultural contexts. In addition to Marye, diminutive forms such as Molly and Polly have also emerged historically, showcasing the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across different cultures and eras.
Famous people named Marye
In this section, you will find notable people named Marye. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marye who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Marye who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Marye Anne Fox is a chemist best known for her work in the field of photochemistry and as a former president of the University of Texas at Dallas.
Marye K. Baker is a writer best known for her contributions to the field of literature and her works on family and relationships.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Marye. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marye was first seen in the United States in 1890.
Marye has ranked as high as #843 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, California, Indiana, and Missouri.
In the past 5 years the name Marye has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marye is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marye was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Marye (1925)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marye.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1952 | 25 |
| 1951 | 16 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1949 | 33 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1945 | 23 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1941 | 19 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1935 | 23 |
| 1934 | 23 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1929 | 30 |
| 1928 | 26 |
| 1927 | 47 |
| 1926 | 28 |
| 1925 | 39 |
| 1924 | 33 |
| 1923 | 39 |
| 1922 | 41 |
| 1921 | 42 |
| 1920 | 47 |
| 1919 | 38 |
| 1918 | 42 |
| 1917 | 33 |
| 1916 | 29 |
| 1915 | 40 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1913 | 24 |
| 1912 | 22 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1905 | 8 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1895 | 9 |
| 1890 | 5 |