Mari Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Basque
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Mari means 'lord' and is of Basque origin.
Meaning of the Name Mari
Mari is a name of Basque origin. It is derived from the Basque word 'mari', which means 'lord'. In Basque mythology, Mari is the name of the supreme goddess who rules over the heavens, the earth, and the underworld. She is associated with fertility, weather, and the protection of the Basque people. Mari is also a common feminine given name in other cultures, such as Japanese and Estonian.
Popularity of the Name Mari
The popularity for the name Mari peaked in popularity in the year 1957 with 412 births, which ranked number 845 out of 10,387 unique names for that year. Mari had the most female births in 1957 with 412, which ranked number 466 out of 7,015 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 10, which ranked number 7,571 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Mari has increased sharply over the last ten years from 124 births to 156 births, an increase of 25.81%. Among females, Mari has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 124 births to 149 births, an increase of 20.16%.
Nationwide Popularity of Mari
- 20 Year Trend of Mari: -0.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Mari: 25.81%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Mari: 20.16%
Popularity of Mari by State
Among females, Mari was most popular in Midwestern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 21 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Mari. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 920 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 1260 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2111 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1146 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 665 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 690 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1394 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1646 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 712 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Mari
- Total Births of Mari: 160 (2.32%)
- Female Births of Mari: 152 (1.85%)
Given the upward trend of Mari over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.32% increase in total births, for a total of 160 births in 2024. For Females, births for Mari have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 152 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.85%.