Maryjane
Maryjane is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Wished-for child or beloved combined with God is gracious.
Origin and history
Maryjane is a compound given name combining Mary and Jane, both derived ultimately from Hebrew roots. Historically popular in the early-to-mid 20th century, it continues to see steady modern usage as a classic double-barreled first name. In contemporary culture, the name is also well known as a colloquial term for cannabis and as the name of a classic style of shoe.
Popularity in the United States
13,989 babies in the United States have been named Maryjane since 1880. It ranks #1338 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1296.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22 %)
- NY (14.5 %)
- PA (12.5 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- NJ (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 498 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,491 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,149 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,843 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,239 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,095 |
| 1970-1980 | 454 |
| 1980-1990 | 366 |
| 1990-2000 | 636 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,287 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,011 |
| 2020-2029 | 858 |
Famous people named Maryjane
- Maryjane Dunphe: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
MJ, Mary, Jane, Janie
Fun facts
- Mary Jane Watson is a major fictional character in Marvel Comics as Spider-Man's primary love interest.
- The term Mary Jane became the standard name for low-heeled, broad-toed shoes with a strap across the instep after a popular cartoon character in the early 1900s.