Marybeth
Girl nameMarybeth has been given to 10,260 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It peaked in 1961.
Meaning & origin
From Mary + Beth.
Origin: coinages
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
10,260
Peak year
1961 (488 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1909
10-year trend
▲ +33%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Marybeth's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #854 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Marybeth — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marybeth.
FAQ
How popular is the name Marybeth?
Marybeth has been given to 10,260 babies in the U.S. since 1909. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Marybeth peak?
Marybeth peaked in 1961, when 488 babies were given the name.
Is Marybeth a girl or boy name?
Marybeth is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Marybeth are girls).
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