On record since 1880
Mary
From Hebrew: origin debated, possibly beloved or bitter. From Miriam; the mother of Jesus.
Common short forms: Mamie, Mae, Molly, Polly. Also spelled Merry, Merrie, Marry, Mmary in U.S. records.
U.S. RecordSocial Security, 1880 to 2024
All-time rank#6 of 104,819 names
People on record4,154,332
Peak decade1920s
First recorded1880