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Origin & history of Marybeth1
English roots
The name Marybeth is a combination of the names Mary and Elizabeth. It has been in use since the 19th century and gained popularity in the 20th century. Marybeth is a variant of the name Mary, which means bitter in Hebrew. Elizabeth is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning God is my oath. Marybeth has been associated with strong, independent women, such as Mary Bethune, an American educator and civil rights activist. The name Marybeth has been used in various forms of media, such as literature, film, and television. In the United States, Marybeth is most commonly used in the Midwest and Northeast regions. The name Marybeth has a strong, classic sound, making it a timeless choice for parents. Marybeth can be shortened to various nicknames, such as Mary, Beth, or MB. The name Marybeth has a positive connotation, symbolizing grace, intelligence, and resilience.
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Root name
The root form of Marybeth is
Marybeth — meaning Drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + oath.
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Modern usage
Marybeth remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Marybeth?
1961
peak year
Today, Marybeth is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #7088), with only about 17 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1961, 488 babies were given the name (ranked #443 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1960s. Marybeth's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 10,241 babies have been registered as Marybeth since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
488
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #443)
(ranked #443)
17
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
170
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
10,241
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Marybeth2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
M4
A1
R9
Y7
B2
E5
T2
H8
Sum: 38 → Life path 2
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Personality of Marybeth🕊️
Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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