Why Mary Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Mary” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Mary” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Yram.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Yrma.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Mary
The true meaning of ‘Mary’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Mary is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.
Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.
When people hear the name Mary, they perceive you as someone who is pleasing, stylish, diplomatic, gentle, and graceful. People want to get close to you because you project a comfortable and unthreatening posture. Others may find you charming with certain sex appeal. You may seem quiet, shy, or reserved, but all they have to do is ask, and you’ll participate.
You won’t stop until you finish your task. You are a high-energy worker! You fit well in a structured workplace. It makes you feel secure and financially stable. You have a sensible and practical attitude toward life.
Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.
Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac
Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst
Lucky day(s): Wednesday
Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate
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Is The Name Mary Popular?
“Mary” is the ninth most popular baby girl’s name in Hawaii as reported in the 1941 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 52 babies in Hawaii have the same name as you in 1941. A total of 58,363 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1921 with a total of 73,984 babies. That’s a lot of baby Marys.
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Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Mary” was recorded 4,152,044 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Marys to occupy the country of Croatia with an estimated population of 4,008,617.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 7,092 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1880 with a rank of #1 nationwide and was registered 7,065 times as a baby girl’s name. Mary became a popular girl’s name in the state of Alaska in the year 1910. It ranked #1 with 14 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1918 in the state of Pennsylvania with 8,184 baby girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Mississippi for 114 years from 1910 to 2023 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the states of Pennsylvania, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Arkansas for 114 years (may not be consecutive).
For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Mary” was recorded 317,593 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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