Maryelizabeth
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 2,081 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Maryelizabeth is a 5-syllable girl's name with a distinguished, classic sound — shared with Old English and biblical names. With 2,081 recorded U.S. births since 1906, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Maryelizabeth ranks #7104 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Mary Elizabeth is a girl's double baby name combining two of the most significant names in Christian tradition. Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'beloved') and Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning 'my God is an oath') are both names of biblical figures central to the story of Jesus.
Mary Elizabeth has a timeless, stately quality favored in the American South and in Catholic families, evoking grace and tradition — a name that feels equally at home in a Victorian novel and a modern nursery.
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Maryelizabeth is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.
In the U.S., Maryelizabeth has been recorded as a girl's name since 1906, with 2,081 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Maryelizabeth was #4451 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7104, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 76 | #7791 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 219 | #6153 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 362 | #4171 | — |
| 1990s | 376 | #3178 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 367 | #2744 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 211 | #3457 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 168 | #3305 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 66 | #4858 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 42 | #4188 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 22 | #4537 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 52 | #3835 | ▼ |
| 1910s | 105 | #2521 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 15 | #2272 | — |
The Story of Maryelizabeth
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Maryelizabeth is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Maryelizabeth are most likely born between 1991 and 2011.
How rare is Maryelizabeth?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Maryelizabeth — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1906, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 376 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Maryelizabeth by the numbers
- Would fill 43 school buses
- Meeting one Maryelizabeth per day would take 5.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(102 years, 1906–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #7104 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10069 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6376 |
| 2021 | 20 | #6086 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9319 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6333 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7297 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8606 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5917 |
| 2015 | 21 | #6165 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4981 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4712 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5830 |
| 2011 | 20 | #6485 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5200 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6467 |
| 2008 | 41 | #3908 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5185 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4538 |
| 2005 | 41 | #3625 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1906–2024