How Many People Are Named Mairi?

Complete statistics for the name Mairi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mairi
Very Rare
Scottish

Mairi, a very rare female name, is held by just 278 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,187,432 Americans. With a majority under 30, it's a genuinely modern name.

~278
Living in US
1 in 1,187,432
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Scottish form of Mary
🌐
Origin
Scottish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Gentle Caring Compassionate
5
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,728
Worldwide Bearers
#29,592
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
9,616
🇳🇪 Niger
6,106
🇬🇧 Scotland
3,379
🇬🇷 Greece
2,715
🇮🇳 India
826
🇬🇧 England
809
🇮🇩 Indonesia
706
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
569
🇧🇷 Brazil
542
🇨🇲 Cameroon
496

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
278 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
174
Would be under 30 (61%)
98
Would be 30–60 (35%)
12
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 284 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mairi Through the Generations

Mairi has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2011 with 11 births. Today, there are 278 people named Mairi living in the US, with most being under 30 years old. The name's distribution shows 174 under-30s, 98 aged 30-60, and only 12 over 60, indicating its status as a newer-generation name.

✨ Similar Names to Mairi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mairi's Scottish roots

📄 About the Name Mairi

How Many People Have the Name Mairi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 278 people in the United States currently share the name Mairi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,187,432 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mairi a Common or Rare Name?

Mairi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mairi Mean?

Mairi means "Scottish form of Mary" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mairi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mairi Most Popular?

The name Mairi reached peak popularity in 2011, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mairi?

Approximately 278 people named Mairi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 284. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,187,432 Americans.

Is Mairi a rare name?

Mairi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,187,432 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mairi mean?

Mairi means "Scottish form of Mary" and comes from Scottish origins.

Is Mairi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mairi are male and 100% are female.

When was Mairi most popular?

Mairi peaked in 2011 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US278
All-Time Births284
1 in X1 in 1,187,432
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2011
World Rank#29,592
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.