Declining since 2008, #1,833 for girls today.
Popularity of Maryjane since 1889
Babies named Maryjane per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maryjane's real moment was 1923.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 498 |
| 1920s | 1,491 |
| 1930s | 1,149 |
| 1940s | 1,843 |
| 1950s | 1,239 |
| 1960s | 1,095 |
| 1970s | 454 |
| 1980s | 366 |
| 1990s | 636 |
| 2000s | 2,287 |
| 2010s | 2,011 |
| 2020s | 858 |
Meaning & origin
Maryjane is a compound feminine name formed from Mary and Jane, two enduring classics. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1889 and reached its peak popularity in 1923, a time when hyphenated and combined names were fashionable. By 2025, the name had declined significantly, ranking 1833 with a frequency of 1 in 14746 girls. Its trajectory shows a steady fall since 2008, reflecting broader trends away from compound names. Historically, Maryjane was most common in California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
Maryjane is a compound of the names Mary and Jane, both of Hebrew origin through the New Testament. Mary derives from Hebrew Miryam, of debated meaning (possibly 'bitter' or 'beloved'), while Jane is the English feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. As a compound name, Maryjane emerged in the late 19th century, fitting a pattern of hyphenated and combined feminine names popular in English-speaking countries. It was particularly common in the United States during the early 20th century.
Where Maryjane 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, MJ, Mari, Jay
Variants: Mary Jane, Mary-Jane
Sibling names for Maryjane
Names that share Maryjane's style, for a brother or sister.
