Girls name · North Carolina
Mary in North Carolina
Mary was the 89th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 109 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 134,193 babies Mary.
Popularity over time
Mary in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 837 | 1st |
| 1926 | 2,908 | 1st |
| 1943 | 2,447 | 1st |
| 1959 | 1,256 | 1st |
| 1976 | 368 | 13th |
| 1992 | 355 | 21st |
| 2009 | 145 | 57th |
| 2025 | 109 | 89th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 1st in 1910 to 89th in 2025.
The most babies named Mary in North Carolina in a single year was 3,124, 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 North Carolina?
Mary was the 89th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 109 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 134,193 babies Mary.
How many babies are named Mary in North Carolina?
In 2025, 109 babies were named Mary in North Carolina. The most babies named Mary in North Carolina in a single year was 3,124, in 1924.
What is the rank of Mary in North Carolina?
Mary ranked 89th among girls names in North Carolina 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.