Maryann
Maryann is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wished-for child or bitter, combined with grace or favor.
Origin and history
Maryann is a traditional English compound name formed by combining Mary and Ann. It gained widespread popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a familiar classic. It carries the combined historical roots of Hebrew names Hebrew Miriam and Hannah.
Popularity in the United States
62,953 babies in the United States have been named Maryann since 1880. It ranks #512 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1535.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.2 %)
- PA (16.2 %)
- NJ (10.7 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 36 |
| 1890-1900 | 91 |
| 1900-1910 | 178 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,088 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,870 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,443 |
| 1940-1950 | 17,053 |
| 1950-1960 | 12,236 |
| 1960-1970 | 9,227 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,704 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,841 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,807 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,631 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,180 |
| 2020-2029 | 568 |
Famous people named Maryann
- Maryann Plunkett: Actress
Nicknames
Mary, Mae, Annie, Ann
Fun facts
- Maryann experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.
- It represents a classic example of the English tradition of joining two traditional female names into a single portmanteau.