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Marye
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Pronounced MAIR-ee /ΛmΙΙr.i/Medium
Meaning: Marye is an old ornamental spelling of Mary (or a form of Marie), from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning is anciently debated, with 'bitter', 'beloved' and 'wished-for child' among the readings, and Marye carries that heritage while adding a decorative final e.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Marye is a spelling of Mary, from Hebrew Miryam β a name whose meaning scholars have long debated, offering 'bitter', 'beloved' and 'wished-for child'. When Mary reigned over the American charts, small refinements like Marye gave the ubiquitous classic an individual look while keeping its deep biblical roots.
Marye has a long faint record from the 1890s, cresting around 1920 and fading over the century β only a few dozen girls a year β as a genteel spelling of the then-dominant Mary. It reads as a great-grandmother's name, old-fashioned and unrevived.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Marye mean?
Marye is a spelling of Mary/Marie, from Hebrew Miryam, a name of debated meaning such as 'beloved' or 'bitter'.
How do you pronounce Marye?
It's said MAIR-ee /ΛmΙΙr.i/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Marye a boy or girl name?
Marye is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Marye?
Marye is rare β an old-fashioned spelling of Mary borne by only a few dozen girls a year at its peak.