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Re: Which mid-20th century name do you wish would come back?
by Rainya
1/3/2024, 9:21 AM
in reply to a message by Amoret
Mary underrated? Mary was the most popular name for a whole century and I still meet tons of Marys my age (I'm 20).

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- New_Chloë (New_Chloe)   +1
1/3/2024, 3:03 PM
I wonder if Mary is used more in some areas and less in others? I live in a remarkably Mary-free zone. I can only think of one that I've met in my life!
- Rainya
1/3/2024, 3:16 PM
I do happen to know it's used the most in the Southern US. I live in Minnesota and it's not super unpopular here either.
- NelleR
1/3/2024, 11:49 AM
I am surprised to see Mary is ranked #136. There were plenty when I was growing up, but I ran across only a handful of Marys in my 30 years working in a school. Anyway, it's a beautiful name. I especially like the variation, Marianne.