Gender: Female
Mary Jane Safford-Blake was a nurse, physician, educator, and humanitarian. As a nurse in the Union Army during the American Civil War, she worked closely with Mary Ann Bickerdyke treating the sick and injured near Fort Donelson, and was nicknamed the "Cairo Angel" for her service in Cairo, Illinois. After the war, she became one of the first female gynecologists in the United States and was the first woman to perform an ovariotomy. She later taught at Boston University, and was one of the first women elected to the Boston School Committee.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 14, 2024
On the name Mary J. Safford, Mary means Sea of Bitterness, Bitter, Wished-for Child, Rebellion, Star of the Sea, Lady, Beloved. Safford means From the Willow Ford, Willow River Crossing.
The name Mary J. Safford is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Mary is commonly found in United States of America, Mexico, Italy, and 98 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Mary is recorded 451,354 times globally, ranking it as the 49th most common name worldwide.
Mary is most prevalent in United States of America, with 102,677 occurrences, making it the 15th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Mary is found among 1 in every 5 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #15 | 1 : 18 |
| Mexico | #30 | 1 : 19 |
| Italy | #160 | 1 : 28 |
| Colombia | #93 | 1 : 42 |
| Nigeria | #22 | 1 : 49 |
| United Kingdom | #107 | 1 : 26 |
| Ireland | #2 | 1 : 5 |
| Peru | #35 | 1 : 51 |
| Egypt | #433 | 1 : 176 |
| Spain | #164 | 1 : 55 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Mary from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Mary Jane Safford-Blake was a nurse, physician, educator, and humanitarian. As a nurse in the Union Army during the American Civil War, she worked closely with Mary Ann Bickerdyke treating the sick and injured near Fort Donelson, and was nicknamed the "Cairo Angel" for her service in Cairo, Illinois. After the war, she became one of the first female gynecologists in the United States and was the first woman to perform an ovariotomy. She later taught at Boston University, and was one of the first women elected to the Boston School Committee.
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