Mary-lou
Meaning: Wished-for child + famous warrior
Origin: Canadian
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #1839
Total births: 159
History: Compound of Mary and Lou. Mary-Lou peaked in Ontario in the 1960s. A classic Canadian hyphenated name.
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| Current rank (1970) | #849 |
| Babies named Mary-lou in 1970 | 6 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 159 |
| Peak year | 1953 (12 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #322 |
| Years in records | 1942–1970 (20 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 101 spots |
Frequently asked about Mary-lou
What does the name Mary-lou mean?
Mary-lou means “Wished-for child + famous warrior” from Canadian roots.
What is the origin of the name Mary-lou?
Mary-lou has Canadian origin. The traditional meaning is “Wished-for child + famous warrior”.
How popular is Mary-lou in Canada?
Mary-lou ranked #849 in Canada in 1970 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Mary-lou most popular?
Mary-lou peaked in 1953 with 12 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Mary-lou a boy or girl name?
Mary-lou is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Mary-lous in registered births are female.
Is the name Mary-lou rising or falling in popularity?
Mary-lou has fallen 101 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #748 in 1965 to #849 in 1970.
How long has Mary-lou been recorded in Canada?
Mary-lou appears in birth records in Canada across 20 years — from 1942 through 1970.