Mabry
Of French origin, a variant of the surname Maubray meaning "evil counselor".
Name Census estimates that about 1,274 living Americans carry the first name Mabry. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 85.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Mabry today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mabry births was 2017 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mabry. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Mabry started out as a boys' name but over the decades crossed over and is now given to girls far more often.
- • Mabry is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 15 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 269,038 Americans
Peak year
2017
81 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2009 SSA rank
#2,864
Tracked since 1908
Gender
Gender distribution for Mabry
Mabry leans heavily female at 85.4% of total registrations, but 213 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Mabry as a male name
- Ranked #11,905 in 2009
- 6 male births in 2009
- Peak: 1921 (11 births)
Mabry as a female name
- Ranked #2,864 in 2024
- 58 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (81 births)
Popularity
Mabry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mabry from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 607 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mabry remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mabry by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mabry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mabrys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Mabry, while Florida, Arkansas, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 51 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mabry
The name Mabry has its roots in the Old English language, dating back to the 5th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mæðere," which means "meadow." This suggests that the name may have been used to describe someone who lived near or worked in a meadow.
During the Middle Ages, the name Mabry appeared in various forms, such as "Mæðere" and "Mædere." It was a relatively common name among the Anglo-Saxon population of England. However, it is difficult to find specific historical references or records of individuals bearing this name during this period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mabry can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Mædere" in this document, suggesting its continued use among the English population.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Mabry. One example is Mabry Kendrick Lewis (1808-1872), an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alabama. Another is Mabry C. "Mutt" Kendrick (1890-1972), an American baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1914 to 1920.
In the literary world, Mabry Middleton (1880-1952) was an American writer and journalist known for his works on southern culture and history. Mabry M. Lunney (1926-2007) was a prominent American lawyer and judge who served as a United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas.
One of the more recent individuals with the name Mabry was Mabry "Plant" Miller (1909-1965), an American jazz drummer and bandleader who played with notable musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman.
While the name Mabry has its origins in Old English and was more commonly used in the past, it has gradually become less prevalent in modern times. However, its connection to the natural world and its historical significance make it a unique and intriguing name with a rich heritage.
People
Mabry + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mabry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mabry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,274 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mabry going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 269,038 US residents.
Is Mabry a common name?
We classify Mabry as "Rare". It ranks above 91.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,461 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mabry most popular?
The single biggest year for Mabry was 2017, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mabry is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mabry a female name?
Yes, 85.4% of people registered as Mabry in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.