Marybeth
Meaning
“American compound joining Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, with Beth, a pet form of Elizabeth.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Marybeth peaked in the 1950s and the 1960s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Marybeth
People given the name Marybeth in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Marybeth deep dive
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