Mary
5 countries#125 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Mary was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,156,654 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #125 · peaked in 1921 with 74,171 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, Ohio, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10,085 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #220 · peaked in 1997 with 499 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6,822 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1348 · peaked in 2000 with 127 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime, Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,800 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #318 · peaked in 1997 with 424 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,687 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #256 · peaked in 1974 with 200 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
598 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #161 · peaked in 1997 with 45 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Mary’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #80 | — |
| 2007 | #93 | ↓13 |
| 2008 | #96 | ↓3 |
| 2009 | #102 | ↓6 |
| 2010 | #108 | ↓6 |
| 2011 | #112 | ↓4 |
| 2012 | #121 | ↓9 |
| 2013 | #118 | ↑3 |
| 2014 | #120 | ↓2 |
| 2015 | #123 | ↓3 |
| 2016 | #126 | ↓3 |
| 2017 | #126 | — |
| 2018 | #126 | — |
| 2019 | #126 | — |
| 2020 | #123 | ↑3 |
| 2021 | #132 | ↓9 |
| 2022 | #134 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #132 | ↑2 |
| 2024 | #131 | ↑1 |
| 2025 | #125 | ↑6 |
Frequently asked questions about Mary
Is Mary a popular name?
Yes — Mary currently ranks #125 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Mary more common for boys or girls?
Mary is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Mary most popular?
Mary peaked in 1921 in United States, with 74,171 recorded births that year.
Is Mary rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Mary’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1 in 1880 to #125 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Mary?
At least 4,173,561 babies have been recorded with the name Mary across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Mary popular in more than one country?
Yes — Mary appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Mary?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Mary include Elsie, Magnolia, Scottie, Valerie.
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