A 1940s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Maryanne since 1910
Babies named Maryanne per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maryanne's real moment was 1942.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 144 |
| 1920s | 435 |
| 1930s | 1,158 |
| 1940s | 2,939 |
| 1950s | 3,107 |
| 1960s | 2,500 |
| 1970s | 996 |
| 1980s | 841 |
| 1990s | 560 |
| 2000s | 520 |
| 2010s | 464 |
| 2020s | 227 |
Meaning & origin
Maryanne is a compound name that saw its peak popularity in 1942, ranking highest during that decade. In 2025, it ranked 3,645th, with a frequency of about 1 in 39,202 births. The name has been rising in popularity since 2020, after a period of decline. It was first recorded in U.S. data in 1910. Top states for the name include California, where it remains in modest use. Maryanne offers a classic feel with the flexibility of multiple nicknames like Mary, Anne, or Annie.
Maryanne is a compound name formed from Mary and Anne. Mary derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, of uncertain meaning, often interpreted as 'beloved' or 'wished-for child.' Anne comes from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' The name Maryanne emerged in the English-speaking world in the 19th century as a double-name or blended form, reflecting a common tradition of combining family or saintly names. It has been used steadily, though never extremely popular, and saw its peak usage in the 1940s.
Where Maryanne 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: Mary, Anne, Annie, Molly, Mimi
Sibling names for Maryanne
Names that share Maryanne's style, for a brother or sister.
