Declining since 1985, #1,769 for girls today.
Popularity of Maryann since 1880
Babies named Maryann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 36 |
| 1890s | 91 |
| 1900s | 178 |
| 1910s | 1,088 |
| 1920s | 2,870 |
| 1930s | 8,443 |
| 1940s | 17,053 |
| 1950s | 12,236 |
| 1960s | 9,227 |
| 1970s | 3,704 |
| 1980s | 2,841 |
| 1990s | 1,807 |
| 2000s | 1,631 |
| 2010s | 1,180 |
| 2020s | 568 |
Meaning & origin
Maryann is a classic compound name that saw its peak popularity in 1943, reflecting the mid-century fashion for pairing Mary with another feminine name. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining, though it remains a familiar choice. In 2025, it ranks 1,769th with about 1 in 14,099 girls given the name, a far cry from its heyday. The name has been most common in Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Indiana, strongholds of traditional naming patterns. Its enduring appeal lies in the graceful combination of two timeless biblical names, lending it a vintage charm that may see future revival.
Maryann is a compound of the names Mary and Ann, a typical English formation that combines two popular Christian names. Mary derives from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is uncertain but may mean 'bitter' or 'beloved'. Ann comes from Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. This pairing became especially fashionable in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, reflecting a tradition of double-barreled feminine names.
Where Maryann is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May, Annie, Molly, Mimi
Sibling names for Maryann
Names that share Maryann's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Betty, Dorothy, Ruth, Helen, Jean, Lisamarie, Luann, Maryjo, Roseann, Ruthann, Annmarie, Bethann, Bettylou, Joeann, Louann, Sueann, Suzann, Annamay, Barbaraann, Bettyjean, Bettyjo, Emmajean, Jeanann, Lisaann, Sallyann, Saralee, Sueellen, Barbarann, Emmajane, Faithann, Idamae, Johnice, Judyann, Michaelann, Loisann, Lucyann, Annjanette, Barbarajean, Cathyann, Donnajean, Dorothyann, Janeann, Jeananne, Jerriann, Jillann, Kathyann, Kathyjo, Lizann, Marypat, Peggyann, Royann, Suellyn, Terryann, Zoeann
Brothers: John, James, Robert, William, Thomas, Johnpaul, Billyjoe, Davidlee, Johnrobert, Paulanthony
