Holding steady.
Popularity of Maryon since 1900
Babies named Maryon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maryon's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 21 |
| 1910s | 144 |
| 1920s | 169 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maryon is a rare name that saw its highest usage in the early 20th century, particularly in 1907, its peak year. Despite being recorded as early as 1900, it never achieved widespread popularity, and its trajectory has remained stable with very low usage. The name is likely a variant of Mary, a classic name with deep roots in Christian tradition. Maryon's appeal lies in its soft, vintage sound, similar to other turn-of-the-century names like Marian and Marion. Today, it remains an uncommon choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding name.
Maryon is likely a diminutive or variant of Mary, deriving from the Hebrew name Miriam. The name Mary has been widely used in Christian tradition, and Maryon emerged as a less common variant, possibly influenced by the French suffix -on. It saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mae, Mare, Ria
Sibling names for Maryon
Names that share Maryon's style, for a brother or sister.
