Mar

Unisex

Mar has been given to 1,188 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 2025.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,188

Peak year

2025 (129 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

▲ +892%

Gender split

79% girls / 21% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Mar — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Marygirl

4,156,654 babies since 1880

Markboy

1,366,672 babies since 1880

Maxboy

168,577 babies since 1880

Marcboy

141,137 babies since 1901

Maegirl

115,441 babies since 1880

Omarboy

106,894 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mar.

Divinitygirl

1,188 babies since 1986

Adayagirl

1,188 babies since 1995

Inayahgirl

1,189 babies since 1992

Maleiagirl

1,187 babies since 1956

Naiomigirl

1,190 babies since 1973

Zyragirl

1,186 babies since 1998

Evanagirl

1,185 babies since 1918

Namigirl

1,185 babies since 1983

FAQ

How popular is the name Mar?

Mar has been given to 1,188 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mar peak?

Mar peaked in 2025, when 129 babies were given the name.

Is Mar a girl or boy name?

Mar is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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