Girl · #11,156 in 2026

Marry

Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognised union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. It is nearly a cultural universal, but the definition of marriage varies between cultures and religions, and over time.

Current Rank
#11,156
Peak Rank
#1,234 (1918)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1882
First Year
2023
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#1234
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
129
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Marry

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognised union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. It is nearly a cultural universal, but the definition of marriage varies between cultures and religions, and over time.

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Etymology
The word marriage appeared around 1300 and is borrowed from Old French mariage (12th century), ultimately tracing to the Latin maritātus 'married', past participle of maritāre 'to marry'. The adjective marītus, -a, -um 'matrimonial, nuptial' could also be used, through nominalization , in the masculine form as a noun for 'husband' and in the feminine form for 'wife'. The related word matrimony is borrowed from the Old French word matremoine , which appears around 1300 CE and is in turn ultimately a learned borrowing from Latin mātrimōnium , which is derived from māter ' mother ' with the suffi
Origin & history
See also: History of marriage

The Story of Marry

Marry first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1882, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 37 Marrys were born — ranking #1,234 that year. As of 2026, Marry ranks #11,156 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Marrys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Marry

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marry is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marry

What does the name Marry mean?
Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a culturally and often legally recognised union between people called spouses. It establishes rights and obligations between them, as well as between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws. It is nearly a cultural universal, but the definition of marriage varies between cultures and religions, and over time.
How popular is Marry in 2026?
In 2026, Marry ranks #11,156 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Marry most popular?
Marry reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #1,234 that year with 37 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Marry most popular?
Marry has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marry.
Is Marry a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Marry is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Marry?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marry include Annice, Sallyann, Paralee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Marry

Marry is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Marry's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #1,234. Use the chart and map above to compare Marry's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.