UK girl's name
Marybeth
A feminine combination of Mary, meaning "bitter" or "beloved", and Beth, derived from Elizabeth, meaning "my God is an oath".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Marybeth is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Marybeth popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1998 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Marybeth. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Marybeth ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Marybeth.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Marybeth as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Marybeth mean?
The given name Marybeth is a combination of two names, Mary and Beth, both of which have rich historical roots and cultural significance.
The name Mary is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which is believed to have originated from the Hebrew words "mar" meaning "bitter" and "yam" meaning "sea." This name has been used across various cultures and religions throughout history. In the Christian tradition, Mary is revered as the mother of Jesus Christ, and her name has become one of the most popular names worldwide.
Beth, on the other hand, is a shortened form of the Hebrew name Elizabeth, which means "my God is an oath" or "my God is abundance." This name has its roots in the Old Testament and was borne by the mother of John the Baptist.
While the combined name Marybeth is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that this name emerged as a combination of the two popular names, Mary and Beth, in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Marybeth can be traced back to the late 19th century. One notable figure with this name was Marybeth Tinning (1942-2018), an American serial killer who murdered nine of her own children between 1972 and 1985.
Another notable Marybeth was Marybeth Whalen (1954-2013), an American singer-songwriter and guitarist who performed with the rock band The Cookers in the 1970s.
In the literary world, Marybeth Lorbiecki (1954-) is an American author known for her young adult novels, including "Iced Chiffon" and "Doubters' Novena."
Marybeth Gasman (1962-) is an American historian and professor at Rutgers University, known for her research on historically Black colleges and universities.
Lastly, Marybeth Tinning (1942-2018), mentioned earlier, was a notorious American serial killer who confessed to murdering nine of her own children between 1972 and 1985, shocking the nation with her crimes.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Marybeth, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Marybeth over time
The chart below shows babies named Marybeth registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Marybeth, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marybeth by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Marybeth was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4449 | 12 | 4 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
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- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Marybeth: questions and answers
How popular is the name Marybeth in the UK right now?
In 2006, Marybeth was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Marybeth most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Marybeth in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Marybeth?
A feminine combination of Mary, meaning "bitter" or "beloved", and Beth, derived from Elizabeth, meaning "my God is an oath".
How many people are called Marybeth in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Marybeth across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.