Maryellen
Maryellen is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Beloved torch; combining Mary (wished-for child, beloved, or bitter) and Ellen (torch, bright light).
Origin and history
Maryellen is an English compound name combining Mary and Ellen. Historically popular in the middle of the 20th century in the United States, it represents a classic blended traditional name. While less common in contemporary birth records, it remains a recognizable vintage name.
Popularity in the United States
13,144 babies in the United States have been named Maryellen since 1880. It ranks #1394 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1967.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.7 %)
- PA (17.8 %)
- MA (13.2 %)
- NJ (11.1 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 27 |
| 1900-1910 | 47 |
| 1910-1920 | 343 |
| 1920-1930 | 809 |
| 1930-1940 | 940 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,463 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,859 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,970 |
| 1970-1980 | 987 |
| 1980-1990 | 648 |
| 1990-2000 | 390 |
| 2000-2010 | 296 |
| 2010-2019 | 231 |
| 2020-2029 | 134 |
Famous people named Maryellen
- Maryellen Mark: Photojournalist, Photographer
Nicknames
Mary, Ellie, Elly, Mae
Fun facts
- Maryellen enjoyed its peak popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.
- Maryellen Larkin is a fictional American Girl character representing the 1950s era.