Girls name · Kentucky
Mary in Kentucky
Mary was the 81st most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 49 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 103,699 babies Mary.
Popularity over time
Mary in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 793 | 1st |
| 1926 | 2,313 | 1st |
| 1943 | 1,678 | 1st |
| 1959 | 1,130 | 1st |
| 1976 | 309 | 12th |
| 1992 | 185 | 24th |
| 2009 | 72 | 60th |
| 2025 | 49 | 81st |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky fell from 1st in 1910 to 81st in 2025.
The most babies named Mary in Kentucky in a single year was 2,537, in 1924. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1910.
Across the country, Mary reached its best rank of #1 in Pennsylvania (1910). See Mary in every state →
How popular is Mary in Kentucky?
Mary was the 81st most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 49 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 103,699 babies Mary.
How many babies are named Mary in Kentucky?
In 2025, 49 babies were named Mary in Kentucky. The most babies named Mary in Kentucky in a single year was 2,537, in 1924.
What is the rank of Mary in Kentucky?
Mary ranked 81st among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1910.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.