Girls name · South Carolina
Mary in South Carolina
Mary was the 56th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 63 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 84,152 babies Mary.
Popularity over time
Mary in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 602 | 1st |
| 1926 | 1,627 | 1st |
| 1943 | 1,697 | 1st |
| 1959 | 873 | 1st |
| 1976 | 240 | 9th |
| 1992 | 209 | 17th |
| 2009 | 95 | 31st |
| 2025 | 63 | 56th |
Its rank among girls names in South Carolina fell from 1st in 1910 to 56th in 2025.
The most babies named Mary in South Carolina in a single year was 1,742, 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 South Carolina?
Mary was the 56th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 63 babies named Mary that year. Since 1910, South Carolina families have named 84,152 babies Mary.
How many babies are named Mary in South Carolina?
In 2025, 63 babies were named Mary in South Carolina. The most babies named Mary in South Carolina in a single year was 1,742, in 1924.
What is the rank of Mary in South Carolina?
Mary ranked 56th among girls names in South 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.