Marybeth Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marybeth is an English name that combines the Hebrew names Mary and Elizabeth, meaning 'sea of bitterness' and 'God is my oath', respectively. It has evolved from its Hebrew origins through the English language and became popular as a compound name in the mid-20th century. The name is associated with traits of warmth and familiarity, and it does not have a significant biblical relevance. Notable individuals with this name include Marybeth Tinning and Marybeth McDonough.
The name Marybeth is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marybeth has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marybeth' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3358th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1646th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 596th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 806th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1531st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3989th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6723rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marybeth' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marybeth"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛrɪbɛθ/
Origin
English
Etymology
Marybeth is a combination of the name 'Mary', which has Hebrew origins meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness', and 'Beth', a diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.
Meaning
Sea of bitterness, God is my oath
Language Evolution
Mary (Hebrew: Miriam), Elizabeth (Hebrew: Elisheba), Marybeth (20th century English)
Historical Usage
Marybeth emerged in the mid-20th century as a compound name, gaining popularity in the United States during the post-World War II era.
Variants & Derivatives
Mary, Beth, Mary-Beth
Modern Popularity & Image
Marybeth is perceived as a traditional and classic name, often associated with warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Marybeth Tinning, an American woman known for being convicted for the murder of her children., Marybeth McDonough, an American actress known for her role on 'The Waltons'.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marybeth"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marybeth"
"Marybeth" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3358th of 9107 | 132 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1646th of 9204 | 432 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 596th of 12526 | 4,607 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 806th of 19264 | 2,799 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1531st of 27321 | 1,500 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3989th of 35406 | 559 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6723rd of 30306 | 212 |
Regional Popularity of "Marybeth" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marybeth" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.40% 1042nd/1546 |
68.64% 1068th/1556 |
- |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
24.11% 537th/2227 |
12.84% 312th/2430 |
66.39% 1894th/2853 |
47.17% 1309th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.02% 823rd/2937 |
11.63% 405th/3483 |
63.87% 2247th/3518 |
47.73% 1930th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.07% 1403rd/3685 |
18.91% 846th/4475 |
53.60% 2784th/5194 |
41.71% 2635th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
59.18% 4328th/7313 |
91.16% 6803rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marybeth"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marybeth" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.