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Maribeth

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Pronounced MAIR-ee-beth /ˈmɛr.i.bɛθ/High

Meaning: A blend of Mary (variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter') and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath; God's promise'); a combined nameLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved + God's promise: Maribeth joins Mary and Beth. Sweet, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA blend of Mary (variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter') and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath; God's promise'); a combined name
U.S. rank (2025)#6469 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,098

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maribeth is a blend of Mary — variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' (Hebrew) — and Beth, from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath; God's promise' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, classic combined name, beloved in the American South (nicknames Mari, Beth).

In the U.S. it appears in classic and Southern families. Rare today, beloved-plus-God's-promise at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Mary is variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' and Beth (from Elizabeth) 'God is my oath' — Maribeth joins them, a sweet, classic Southern blend (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAIR-ee-beth').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Maribeth — blend-name

Variations

MarybethMary BethMaribel

Nicknames

Beth

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If you like Maribeth…

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Maryann— a companion Mary- blend
Rosemary— another Mary- blend
Marybeth— a fellow Hebrew choice
Arizbeth— shares the -th ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maribeth mean?

Maribeth joins Mary ('beloved') and Beth ('God's promise'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maribeth?

It's said MAIR-ee-beth /ˈmɛr.i.bɛθ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maribeth a boy or girl name?

Maribeth is a girl's name.

How popular is Maribeth?

Maribeth is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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