Total births
331
Boys' name · since 1947
Mare
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 331 babies named Mare, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 331
- total births
- 1947–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
331 boys have been named Mare since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mare has been recorded 331 times among boys since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 1989.
- 331 total births
- 1947–1989 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
331 boys have been named Mare since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1989.
- 331
- total births
- 1947–1989
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Mare was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
21 babies were named Mare in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Mare's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mare splits its recorded history at 1969: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1947 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mare at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Mare popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1989
- Peak year (1969)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Mare popularity over time - girls
8 total births recorded since 2023 (Mare as girls' name)
Mare by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Mare's strongest decade.
96 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Mare births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s
1950s
72 births
- 1960s
1960s
96 births
- 1970s
1970s
86 births
- 1980s
1980s
67 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 96 births (29% of all-time use).
Mare by state
Where Mare concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 1.5% |
New York share of Mare's total US births 1.5%
5 of 331 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mare? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 331 babies named Mare. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 21 births.
When was Mare most popular? ▼
Mare was most popular in the 1960s decade with 96 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Mare most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mare are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Mare been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mare since 1947 -- 43 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Mare? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Mare's data
- Mare's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (96 total births) through the 1980s (67) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Mares (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mare
Nearby Names Like Mare
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mare
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Mare side by side: Mare vs Mark Mare vs Martin Mare vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mare: Baby Name Since 1947 - 331 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mare. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mare draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.