Declining since 2012, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Maryan since 1904
Babies named Maryan per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maryan's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 131 |
| 1920s | 202 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 116 |
| 1950s | 96 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 256 |
| 2010s | 311 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
The name Maryan has a dual potential heritage: it can be seen as an English variant of Marian, linking it to the ancient and widely used name Mary, or as a distinct Somali name meaning 'light'. In the United States, it first appeared on the records in 1904 and reached its peak popularity in 1909, ranking 6116 as of 2025. The name has a 1 in 84,593 chance of being chosen for a baby girl today, and it is on a falling trajectory, having declined in use since about 2012. Its strongest association is with the state of Minnesota, where it has been most frequently recorded.
Maryan can be an English variant of Marian, derived from the Latin Marianus, ultimately from the Hebrew name Maryam (Miriam), whose meaning is uncertain but often given as 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'drop of the sea'. It may also be a Somali feminine name, possibly related to the word 'mar' meaning 'light' or 'brightness'. In the United States, Maryan has been given since the early 1900s, reaching its peak in 1909.
Where Maryan is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Mari, Annie
Sibling names for Maryan
Names that share Maryan's style, for a brother or sister.
