Maryann
Primarily a girl's name of Hebrew origin with 62,831 recorded births. Also given to 52 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Hebrew.
Maryann is a girl's and boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a classic compound of Mary (from the Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness') and Ann (Hebrew, 'grace'). The combination creates a doubly gracious name with deep Christian roots and all-American warmth.
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In the American context, Maryann is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1880–2024). Its Hebrew roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Maryann is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #2222), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Maryann was #1372 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2222, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 452 | #2111 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 1,178 | #1782 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 1,630 | #1347 | — |
| 1990s | 1,806 | #1057 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 2,841 | #650 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 3,704 | #507 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 9,226 | #311 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 12,235 | #234 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 17,053 | #153 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 8,443 | #220 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 2,870 | #411 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 1,088 | #594 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 178 | #927 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 91 | #1143 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 36 | #1047 | — |
The Story of Maryann
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1943, Maryann is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Maryann are most likely born between 1933 and 1953.
How rare is Maryann?
Only about 1 in every 42,353 babies born in 2024 was named Maryann — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1880, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1940s with 17,053 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Maryann by the numbers
- More Maryanns than the population of a small U.S. town
- Would fill 1,309 school buses
- Meeting one Maryann per day would take 172.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(141 years, 1880–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85 | #2222 |
| 2023 | 96 | #2043 |
| 2022 | 98 | #2000 |
| 2021 | 88 | #2145 |
| 2020 | 85 | #2144 |
| 2019 | 100 | #1955 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1908 |
| 2017 | 91 | #2124 |
| 2016 | 109 | #1879 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1752 |
| 2014 | 143 | #1533 |
| 2013 | 137 | #1573 |
| 2012 | 121 | #1718 |
| 2011 | 133 | #1628 |
| 2010 | 119 | #1749 |
| 2009 | 143 | #1580 |
| 2008 | 146 | #1571 |
| 2007 | 171 | #1400 |
| 2006 | 157 | #1439 |
| 2005 | 169 | #1312 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Maryann as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Maryann has also been given to 52 boys in the U.S. since 1933.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–2024