Marry
Girl nameMarry has been given to 1,873 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1918.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,873
Peak year
1918 (37 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1882
10-year trend
▲ +20%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Marry's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #876 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Marry — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marry.
FAQ
How popular is the name Marry?
Marry has been given to 1,873 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Marry peak?
Marry peaked in 1918, when 37 babies were given the name.
Is Marry a girl or boy name?
Marry is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marry are girls).
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