Mary

Meaning of Mary

Mary likely means "bitter" but is also associated with "beloved" or "rebellious". The exact meaning is debated but it's a very old and popular name.

Mary has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mary

Mary has held fairly steady, sitting around #125 in 2025 after peaking at #46 in 2000.

Notable people named Mary

• Mary, Queen of Scots
  Queen of Scotland
• Mary Tyler Moore
  Actress and producer
• Mary J. Blige
  Singer, songwriter, actress
• Mary-Kate Olsen
  Actress, fashion designer
• Mary Barra
  CEO of General Motors

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Questions about the name Mary

What does the name Mary mean?

Mary means mary likely means "bitter" but is also associated with "beloved" or "rebellious". the exact meaning is debated but it's a very old and popular name, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Mary a boy's or a girl's name?

Mary is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mary?

In 2025, Mary ranked #125 for girls, up from #132 the year before.

When was Mary most popular?

Mary peaked at #46 in 2000.