Mari
From Akkadian π π·π (ma-ri), from Mer, an ancient storm/patron deity of Mesopotamia and Syria.
Every Mari since 1897 β 16,645 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mari
Mari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,620 in 2025 with 129 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1897, 16,645 American babies have been named Mari. Its peak came in 1957, when 412 newborns received the name β the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 129 | #1,620 | 6 | #11,510 |
| 2024 | 143 | #1,517 | 8 | #9,546 |
| 2023 | 156 | #1,435 | 13 | #6,762 |
| 2022 | 150 | #1,471 | 7 | #10,472 |
| 2021 | 139 | #1,522 | 10 | #7,947 |
| 2020 | 94 | #1,997 | β | β |
| 2019 | 114 | #1,796 | β | β |
| 2018 | 110 | #1,848 | 7 | #10,353 |
| 2017 | 120 | #1,760 | β | β |
| 2016 | 105 | #1,921 | β | β |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,185 | 5 | #13,322 |
| 2014 | 99 | #2,005 | 5 | #13,327 |
| 2013 | 110 | #1,840 | β | β |
| 2012 | 124 | #1,696 | β | β |
| 2011 | 128 | #1,663 | β | β |
| 2010 | 126 | #1,684 | β | β |
| 2009 | 143 | #1,580 | β | β |
| 2008 | 124 | #1,783 | β | β |
| 2007 | 144 | #1,577 | β | β |
| 2006 | 161 | #1,409 | β | β |
| 2005 | 152 | #1,412 | 5 | #12,643 |
| 2004 | 167 | #1,287 | β | β |
| 2003 | 149 | #1,362 | β | β |
| 2002 | 157 | #1,261 | β | β |
| 2001 | 163 | #1,237 | β | β |
| 2000 | 146 | #1,309 | β | β |
| 1995 | 188 | #1,000 | β | β |
| 1990 | 203 | #937 | β | β |
| 1985 | 163 | #956 | β | β |
| 1980 | 176 | #874 | β | β |
| 1975 | 153 | #874 | β | β |
| 1970 | 226 | #695 | β | β |
| 1965 | 303 | #546 | β | β |
| 1960 | 341 | #524 | β | β |
| 1955 | 343 | #494 | β | β |
| 1950 | 226 | #552 | β | β |
| 1945 | 90 | #797 | β | β |
| 1940 | 40 | #1,163 | β | β |
| 1935 | 33 | #1,253 | β | β |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,689 | β | β |
| 1925 | 20 | #1,987 | β | β |
| 1920 | 22 | #1,866 | β | β |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,640 | β | β |
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Famous people named Mari
- MariΓ Fortuny Painter Β· 1838β1874
- Mari Boine Singer Β· b. 1956
- Mari Miyamoto Soccer player Β· b. 1950
- Mari Alkatiri Politician Β· b. 1949
- Mari TΓΆrΕcsik Actor Β· b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mari mean?
From Akkadian π π·π (ma-ri), from Mer, an ancient storm/patron deity of Mesopotamia and Syria.
How popular is the name Mari in 2025?
Mari ranked #1,620 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 129 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mari?
16,645 babies have been named Mari in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mari most popular?
Mari peaked in 1957, when 412 newborns received the name.
Is Mari a boy or girl name?
Mari is overwhelmingly a girl's name β 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mari rising or falling?
Mari is on the rise β noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mari?
Well-known people named Mari include MariΓ Fortuny (painter), Mari Boine (singer), Mari Miyamoto (soccer player).