Maryjo
Maryjo is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Wished-for child or bitter (Mary) combined with God will add (Jo).
Origin and history
Maryjo is an American compound name combining Mary and Jo. It blends the traditional biblical root Mary with the short form Jo, derived from Joseph or Josephine. The name experienced moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains in occasional use today.
Popularity in the United States
7,109 babies in the United States have been named Maryjo since 1880. It ranks #2004 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2030.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.8 %)
- PA (16.9 %)
- MI (10.9 %)
- OH (9.6 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 160 |
| 1930-1940 | 371 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,062 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,689 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,081 |
| 1970-1980 | 740 |
| 1980-1990 | 381 |
| 1990-2000 | 255 |
| 2000-2010 | 162 |
| 2010-2019 | 93 |
| 2020-2029 | 71 |
Nicknames
Mary, Jo, MJ
Fun facts
- Smoothed compound names joining Mary with shorter standard names became notably popular in mid-20th-century America.
- The name inherits distinct etymological roots from Hebrew origins through both Mary and Joseph.