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Mare Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Mare

"A diminutive of the female given names Mary, Maria, Marianne, or other female names beginning with Mar- [[#English|]], from Hebrew."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1969 👥 339 in US
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Meaning
A diminutive of the female given names Mary, Maria, Marianne, or other female names beginning with Mar- [[#English|]], from Hebrew.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
339
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Mare Mean?

A mare is an adult female horse or other equine. In most cases, a mare is a female horse over the age of three, and a filly is a female horse three and younger. In Thoroughbred horse racing, a mare is defined as a female horse more than four years old. The word can also be used for other female equine animals, particularly mules and zebras, but a female donkey is usually called a "jenny". A broodmare is a mare used for breeding.

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A mare is an adult female horse or other equine. In most cases, a mare is a female horse over the age of three, and a filly is a female horse three and younger. In Thoroughbred horse racing, a mare is defined as a female horse more than four years old. The word can also be used for other female equine animals, particularly mules and zebras, but a female donkey is usually called a "jenny". A broodmare is a mare used for breeding.…

Root Element
Mare
Core Meaning
"A diminutive of the female given names Mary, Maria, Marianne, or other female names beginning with Mar- [[#English|]], from Hebrew."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Mare

M 4
A 1
R 9
E 5
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male98%
♀ Female2%

Based on 339 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 339
Peak year 1969 (21)
First recorded 1947
Last recorded 2023
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Mare" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A diminutive of the female given names Mary, Maria, Marianne, or other female names beginning with Mar- [[#English|]], from Hebrew.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~339 people named Mare in the US. Peaked in 1969 with 21 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Mare?

The Life Path number for Mare is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 4.

Is Mare a boy or girl name?

Mare is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 98% male and 2% female.

How many people are named Mare in the US?

Approximately 339 people in the United States are named Mare. The name peaked in 1969 with 21 recorded uses.

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