Mary Soule

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Mary Soule — beloved, wished-for
4.1 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Mary Soule is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Mary is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Latin Maria, from the Greek Μαρία, from Hebrew Miryam. The most common female name in the Christian world, in honor of the Virgin Mary. The surname Soule: Soule (French pronunciation: [sul] ; Basque: Zuberoa; Zuberoan/ Soule Basque: Xiberoa or Xiberua; Occitan: Sola) is a former viscounty and French province and part of the present-day Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. It is divided into two cantons of the arrondissement (district) of Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Mauleon-Licharre and Tardets-Sorholus), and a part of the canton of Saint Palais (arrondissement of Bayonne). Its provincial capital is Mauléon, which combined with Licharre in 1841 to form "Mauléon-Licharre", but today is often known as "Mauléon-Soule". Mary is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 4.1 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Mary reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Mary

Meaning: beloved, wished-for

Hebrew

From the Latin Maria, from the Greek Μαρία, from Hebrew Miryam. The most common female name in the Christian world, in honor of the Virgin Mary.

Surname: Soule

French

Soule (French pronunciation: [sul] ; Basque: Zuberoa; Zuberoan/ Soule Basque: Xiberoa or Xiberua; Occitan: Sola) is a former viscounty and French province and part of the present-day Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. It is divided into two cantons of the arrondissement (district) of Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Mauleon-Licharre and Tardets-Sorholus), and a part of the canton of Saint Palais (arrondissement of Bayonne). Its provincial capital is Mauléon, which combined with Licharre in 1841 to form "Mauléon-Licharre", but today is often known as "Mauléon-Soule".

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Mary is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Mary by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Mary has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Maria
  • Marie
  • Mari
  • Mariam
  • Miriam
  • Maryam

Notable People Named Mary Soule

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Mary Soule:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Mary?
The first name Mary originates from Hebrew. From the Latin Maria, from the Greek Μαρία, from Hebrew Miryam. The most common female name in the Christian world, in honor of the Virgin Mary.
When was Mary most popular?
The name Mary reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Soule?
The surname Soule originates from French. Soule (French pronunciation: [sul] ; Basque: Zuberoa; Zuberoan/ Soule Basque: Xiberoa or Xiberua; Occitan: Sola) is a former viscounty and French province and part of the present-day Pyrénées-Atlantiques département. It is divided into two cantons of the arrondissement (district) of Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Mauleon-Licharre and Tardets-Sorholus), and a part of the canton of Saint Palais (arrondissement of Bayonne). Its provincial capital is Mauléon, which combined with Licharre in 1841 to form "Mauléon-Licharre", but today is often known as "Mauléon-Soule".
What are the origins of the name Mary Soule?
The name Mary Soule combines two different traditions: the first name Mary has Hebrew roots, while the surname Soule originates from French.
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