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Marykate

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Pronounced MAIR-ee-kayt /ˈmɛr.iˌkeɪt/High

Meaning: Compound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Kate (a short form of Katherine, 'pure'), given as one nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Two classics, joined: Marykate fuses Mary — 'beloved' — with Kate, 'pure' (Mary-Kate Olsen). Sweet, traditional, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek

MeaningCompound of Mary ('beloved/bitter/wished-for child') and Kate (a short form of Katherine, 'pure'), given as one name

U.S. rank (2024)#4521 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Marykate is a compound of Mary — from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved/bitter/wished-for child' — and Kate, a short form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'. Given as one name (Mary-Kate Olsen), it's sweet and traditional.

It registers thinly as one word. Rare, beloved-and-pure at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Marykate braids Mary ('beloved' or 'wished-for child') with Kate (short for Katherine, 'pure') — Mary-Kate Olsen made the double name familiar.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Mary / Katherine — compound name

Variations

Mary KateMary-KateMarykathryn

Nicknames

MaryKate

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marykate mean?

Marykate joins Mary ('beloved') and Kate ('pure').

How do you pronounce Marykate?

It's said MAIR-ee-kayt /ˈmɛr.iˌkeɪt/ — stress on Mair and kayt.

Is Marykate a boy or girl name?

Marykate is a girl's name.

How popular is Marykate?

Marykate is a rare name in the U.S.