Rising since 2022, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Mairi since 1960
Babies named Mairi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 78 |
| 2010s | 77 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Mairi, the Scottish Gaelic form of Mary, has seen minimal use in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1960 but has never cracked the top 1,000 names. Its peak year was 2011, when it still remained quite uncommon. Since 2022, its trajectory has been rising, suggesting a slight uptick in interest, though it remains a distinctive choice. The name is deeply tied to Scottish heritage and Gaelic language, offering an alternative to the more common English forms of Mary.
Mairi is the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of Mary, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Miriam. The name has been used in Scotland for centuries, often associated with the Virgin Mary. In Gaelic-speaking areas, it remains a traditional choice, though its usage in English-speaking contexts has been relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mairead
Sibling names for Mairi
Names that share Mairi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Catriona, Eilidh, Fiona, Iona, Isla, Davena, Edina, Grissel, Islay, Kirsta, Shona, Ceilidh, Seona, Tamlyn
Brothers: Angus, Callum, Ewan, Hamish, Lachlan, Alasdair, Alastair, Alister, Allister, Barclay, Chalmers, Euan, Ewen, Greig, Haig, Keir, Lorn, Macallan, Malcom, Mclean, Murdock, Rankin, Alaster, Carrick
