David vs Mary
David
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved
Peak: 1955 (4.13%)
Mary
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Beloved, wished-for child
Peak: 1880 (7.24%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | David | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.73% | 7.24% |
| 1890 | 0.61% | 5.99% |
| 1900 | 0.55% | 5.26% |
| 1910 | 0.60% | 5.44% |
| 1920 | 0.68% | 5.71% |
| 1930 | 1.09% | 5.50% |
| 1940 | 2.33% | 4.76% |
| 1950 | 3.34% | 3.72% |
| 1960 | 3.97% | 2.48% |
| 1970 | 3.24% | 1.05% |
| 1980 | 2.26% | 0.64% |
| 1990 | 1.57% | 0.42% |
| 2000 | 0.95% | 0.31% |
FAQ
Is David or Mary more popular?
Mary has historically been more popular. David peaked in 1955 while Mary peaked in 1880.
What do David and Mary mean?
David means "Beloved" while Mary means "Beloved, wished-for child".