Marijane Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAH-ree-jayn /ˈmæɹɪˌdʒeɪn/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: Sea of bitterness; English: Bitter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marijane is a compound of two elements: "Maria" and "Jane." The name "Maria" has its roots in the Hebrew name "Miryam," which is believed to mean "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." This name was adopted into Greek as "Maria" and subsequently into Latin, where it became widely used in Christian contexts, particularly due to the prominence of the Virgin Mary in the New Testament. The name "Jane," on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious." It made its way into Old French as "Jeanne" before being anglicized to "Jane" in Middle English.
The combination of these two names into Marijane reflects a blending of significant cultural and religious influences. Historically, both Maria and Jane have been associated with notable figures.
Maria is a name that appears frequently in biblical texts, particularly in the context of the Virgin Mary, who is venerated in Christianity. Jane has also held historical significance, with figures such as Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII of England, and Jane Austen, the renowned novelist of the early 19th century.
The name Marijane itself, while less common, can be seen as a modern amalgamation that draws on the rich histories of its constituent names, which have been in use for centuries. Culturally, names like Maria and Jane have been imbued with various symbolic meanings, often associated with grace, strength, and femininity.
The enduring nature of these names in various forms has allowed for the emergence of hybrids like Marijane, which may carry a sense of uniqueness while still connecting to the traditional roots of both Maria and Jane. This combination reflects a broader trend in naming practices where historical and religious significance continues to influence contemporary choices.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marijane was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Marijane has ranked as high as #2470 nationally, which occurred in 1946, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Marijane has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marijane is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marijane was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marijane.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019 | 12 | 12 |
| 2018 | 9 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12 | 12 |
| 2013 | 7 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 | 11 |
| 2011 | 9 | 9 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 |
| 2009 | 11 | 11 |
| 2008 | 18 | 18 |
| 2007 | 21 | 21 |
| 2006 | 26 | 26 |
| 2005 | 21 | 21 |
| 2004 | 22 | 22 |
| 2003 | 24 | 24 |
| 2002 | 15 | 15 |
| 2001 | 16 | 16 |
| 2000 | 17 | 17 |
| 1999 | 14 | 14 |
| 1998 | 16 | 16 |
| 1997 | 9 | 9 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 11 | 11 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 | 7 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 | 6 |
| 1973 | 9 | 9 |
| 1972 | 10 | 10 |
| 1971 | 9 | 9 |
| 1970 | 9 | 9 |
| 1968 | 17 | 17 |
| 1967 | 15 | 15 |
| 1966 | 10 | 10 |
| 1965 | 14 | 14 |
| 1964 | 15 | 15 |
| 1963 | 17 | 17 |
| 1962 | 15 | 15 |
| 1961 | 24 | 24 |
| 1960 | 19 | 19 |
| 1959 | 23 | 23 |
| 1958 | 24 | 24 |
| 1957 | 30 | 30 |
| 1956 | 26 | 26 |
| 1955 | 29 | 29 |
| 1954 | 29 | 29 |
| 1953 | 26 | 26 |
| 1952 | 31 | 31 |
| 1951 | 30 | 30 |
| 1950 | 31 | 31 |
| 1949 | 35 | 35 |
| 1948 | 37 | 37 |
| 1947 | 33 | 33 |
| 1946 | 37 | 37 |
| 1945 | 26 | 26 |
| 1944 | 20 | 20 |
| 1943 | 29 | 29 |
| 1942 | 22 | 22 |
| 1941 | 25 | 25 |
| 1940 | 15 | 15 |
| 1939 | 7 | 7 |
| 1938 | 15 | 15 |
| 1937 | 24 | 24 |
| 1936 | 16 | 16 |
| 1935 | 16 | 16 |
| 1934 | 26 | 26 |
| 1933 | 26 | 26 |
| 1932 | 20 | 20 |
| 1931 | 25 | 25 |
| 1930 | 25 | 25 |
| 1929 | 14 | 14 |
| 1928 | 12 | 12 |
| 1927 | 18 | 18 |
| 1926 | 16 | 16 |
| 1925 | 25 | 25 |
| 1924 | 22 | 22 |
| 1923 | 14 | 14 |
| 1922 | 17 | 17 |
| 1921 | 24 | 24 |
| 1920 | 28 | 28 |
| 1919 | 22 | 22 |
| 1918 | 24 | 24 |
| 1917 | 26 | 26 |
| 1916 | 11 | 11 |
| 1915 | 9 | 9 |
| 1913 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Marijane (2008)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 |