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Marybeth

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

Meaning: A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Beth (a short form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved + God is my oath: Marybeth joins Mary and Beth. Sweet, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Beth (a short form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6045 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,261

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119092025

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

Marybeth is a compound of Mary — variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea' — and Beth, a short form of Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath' (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, classic double name (said 'MAIR-ee-beth'; nicknames Mary, Beth).

In the U.S. it peaked mid-20th century. Rare today, beloved-and-God-is-my-oath at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mary is variously 'beloved; of the sea' and Beth shortens Elizabeth, 'my God is an oath' — Marybeth joins them, a sweet, classic double name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAIR-ee-beth').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Mary; Beth — compound; routes layered

Variations

Mary BethMarybethMaribeth

Nicknames

Beth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marybeth mean?

Marybeth joins Mary ('beloved') and Beth ('my God is an oath'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Marybeth?

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

Is Marybeth a boy or girl name?

Marybeth is a girl's name.

How popular is Marybeth?

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

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