Mary
boy nameMary entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #211 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#211
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #282 |
| 1890s | #247 |
| 1900s | #238 |
| 1910s | #390 |
| 1920s | #386 |
| 1930s | #316 |
| 1940s | #419 |
| 1950s | #595 |
| 1960s | #667 |
| 1970s | #1029 |
| 1980s | #1243 |
| 1990s | #3919 |
| 2000s | #6212 |
| 2010s | #11703 |
| 2020s | #12022 |
Living bearers
About 5,400 people named Mary are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mary alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mary in 2025?
- Mary is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Mary most popular?
- Mary peaked in 1897, reaching #211 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Mary with classmates?
- Mary will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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