Maryelizabeth
A combination of the feminine names Mary and Elizabeth of Hebrew origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1,758 living Americans carry the first name Maryelizabeth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maryelizabeth today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maryelizabeth births was 2001 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maryelizabeth. 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.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 194,968 Americans
Peak year
2001
53 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,104
Tracked since 1906
Popularity
Maryelizabeth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maryelizabeth from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 376 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maryelizabeth 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 Maryelizabeth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maryelizabeths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. New York, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Maryelizabeth, while Massachusetts, Illinois, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maryelizabeth
The name Maryelizabeth is a combination of two separate names, Mary and Elizabeth, both of which have rich historical origins. The name Mary is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which is believed to have originated from the Hebrew root words meaning "bitter" or "beloved". It is a name closely associated with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition.
Elizabeth, on the other hand, has its roots in the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance". It was a popular name among the ancient Israelites and was borne by several biblical figures, including the wife of Aaron and the mother of John the Baptist.
The earliest recorded use of the combined name Maryelizabeth can be traced back to the late 16th century in England, where it was likely a combination of the two popular names Mary and Elizabeth, both of which were favored by the ruling monarchs of the time. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Maryelizabeth Wotton, born in 1593, the daughter of Sir Henry Wotton, an English author and diplomat.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Maryelizabeth. One such person was Maryelizabeth Windebank (1600-1677), an English courtier and member of the household of Queen Henrietta Maria. Another was Maryelizabeth Calthorpe (1669-1755), an English landowner and heiress who inherited substantial estates in Norfolk and Suffolk.
In the 18th century, Maryelizabeth Hale (1723-1806) was a prominent English businesswoman and landowner who inherited substantial property and businesses from her father. Another notable figure was Maryelizabeth Dering (1762-1840), an English author and diarist known for her journals documenting life in Kent during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
The name Maryelizabeth also found its way into the literary world, with one of the most famous bearers being Maryelizabeth Braddon (1835-1915), an English novelist and playwright who was a prominent figure in the sensation novel genre of the Victorian era.
While the name Maryelizabeth has waned in popularity in recent times, its rich historical legacy and unique combination of two revered names make it a fascinating part of the onomastic tapestry. It serves as a reminder of the cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the naming traditions of various societies throughout history.
People
Maryelizabeth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maryelizabeth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maryelizabeth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maryelizabeth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,758 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maryelizabeth 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 194,968 US residents.
Is Maryelizabeth a common name?
We classify Maryelizabeth as "Rare". It ranks above 93.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,081 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maryelizabeth most popular?
The single biggest year for Maryelizabeth was 2001, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maryelizabeth is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maryelizabeth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maryelizabeth 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.