Names / Girl names
Mary
Current rank
#125
holding steady
All-time peak
#1
in 1921
First recorded
1880
in U.S. data
Children named
4.2 million
since 1880
Popularity over time
Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #1 in 1921 · Source: Social Security Administration
Meaning & background
A girls' name, Mary makes its debut in 1880. As of the latest data it stands at #125, staying stable. 1921 marked its high point, reaching #1. Across all years, more than 4.2 million children have been named this.