Holding steady.
Popularity of Marysue since 1916
Babies named Marysue per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marysue's real moment was 1943.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 110 |
| 1950s | 113 |
| 1960s | 126 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marysue is a compound feminine name formed from Mary and Sue, a style of double-barreled first name that saw its greatest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. According to Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1916 and reached its peak in 1943, ranking among the top 1000 names that year. Since then, its use has declined sharply: the trajectory is marked as stable but at very low numbers, with no recorded births in recent years that would give it a rank. While no states topped the list for Marysue, the name was most common in the 1940s, reflecting the era's fashion for combining familiar names. The meaning is derived from its two components: Mary, of debated Hebrew origin (possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter'), and Sue, a diminutive of Susan (meaning 'lily'). Though no longer fashionable, Marysue remains a clear example of mid-century American naming trends.
Marysue is a compound name formed from Mary and Sue, both traditional English names. Mary ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning is debated (possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter'), while Sue is a diminutive of Susan, which comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah meaning 'lily'. The hyphenated form Mary Sue gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as a double-barreled first name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Sue, Susie, Mimi, Maisie
Variants: Mary Sue, Mary-Sue
Sibling names for Marysue
Names that share Marysue's style, for a brother or sister.
