Marybeth
Marybeth is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bitter or beloved, combined with God is my oath.
Origin and history
Marybeth is a classic American compound name combining Mary and Beth. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a friendly, traditional combination. While its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a recognizable double-barreled classic in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
10,260 babies in the United States have been named Marybeth since 1880. It ranks #1612 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1998.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.9 %)
- PA (17.5 %)
- NJ (11.1 %)
- MA (10.9 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 37 |
| 1920-1930 | 115 |
| 1930-1940 | 139 |
| 1940-1950 | 645 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,885 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,801 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,234 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,146 |
| 1990-2000 | 599 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 179 |
| 2020-2029 | 103 |
Famous people named Marybeth
- Marybeth Tinning: Infamous figure
Nicknames
Mary, Beth
Fun facts
- Compound names combining Mary with short suffixes like -beth, -ann, or -lou peaked in popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century.
- Marybeth combines the Hebrew-derived names Mary and Elizabeth (via Beth), linking two of the most historically prevalent female names in Western culture.