Maribeth Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAIR-ih-beth / /ˈmɛrɪbɛθ/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: combination of Mary and Beth; Hebrew: bitter
Historical & Cultural Background
Maribeth is a modern name that combines elements from the names Mary and Beth. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name Mary has deep biblical roots, while Beth is often associated with Elizabeth. Maribeth reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending traditional ones.
Trend Summary
Maribeth saw a peak in popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Maribeth
- Maribethy
International Variants
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Famous people named Maribeth
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Fictional characters named Maribeth
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maribeth was first seen in the United States in 1916. Maribeth has ranked as high as #896 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Maribeth has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maribeth (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 7 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 49 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1943 | 55 |
| 1944 | 86 |
| 1945 | 73 |
| 1946 | 76 |
| 1947 | 89 |
| 1948 | 79 |
| 1949 | 97 |
| 1950 | 114 |
| 1951 | 118 |
| 1952 | 165 |
| 1953 | 155 |
| 1954 | 179 |
| 1955 | 163 |
| 1956 | 184 |
| 1957 | 216 |
| 1958 | 194 |
| 1959 | 178 |
| 1960 | 190 |
| 1961 | 205 |
| 1962 | 178 |
| 1963 | 176 |
| 1964 | 164 |
| 1965 | 204 |
| 1966 | 151 |
| 1967 | 123 |
| 1968 | 93 |
| 1969 | 101 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 90 |
| 1972 | 56 |
| 1973 | 55 |
| 1974 | 64 |
| 1975 | 41 |
| 1976 | 47 |
| 1977 | 66 |
| 1978 | 57 |
| 1979 | 54 |
| 1980 | 68 |
| 1981 | 56 |
| 1982 | 55 |
| 1983 | 52 |
| 1984 | 60 |
| 1985 | 70 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1988 | 68 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 34 |
| 1991 | 56 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 35 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 26 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 19 |