Holding steady.
Popularity of Marabeth since 1926
Babies named Marabeth per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marabeth is a modern compound name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1926, blending the classic names Mary and Elizabeth. It saw its greatest popularity in 1945, though the number of births remained very small. Since then, usage has been rare but stable, with no major resurgence. The name has never ranked among the top 1000, maintaining its status as an uncommon but recognizable choice. As a blend, it reflects a mid-20th-century trend of combining family or favorite names to create something distinctive.
Marabeth is a 20th-century compound name formed by joining Mary and Elizabeth, two enduring biblical names. It emerged in the early 1900s, with its first recorded use in the United States in 1926. The name saw modest popularity mid-century before settling into rare but steady use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Beth, Mare, Betty
Variants: Marybeth, Marebeth
Sibling names for Marabeth
Names that share Marabeth's style, for a brother or sister.
