Maryanne Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAIR-ee-an //ˈmɛəriˌæn//
Origin: Hebrew; Latin; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Bitter; Latin: Sea of Bitterness; English: Wished-for Child
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maryanne is a compound of two elements: "Mary" and "Anne." The name Mary has its roots in the Hebrew name Miriam, which is believed to mean "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." This name was adopted into Greek as Maria and subsequently into Latin as Maria, before making its way into Old French as Marie. The name Anne, on the other hand, derives from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor," which was also adopted into Greek as Anna and Latin as Anna.
The combination of these two names into Maryanne reflects a blending of significant biblical figures, with Mary being the mother of Jesus and Anne often associated with Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. Historically, the name Mary has been prominent in Christian tradition, particularly due to its association with the Virgin Mary, who is venerated in various Christian denominations.
The name gained further significance with the translation of the Bible into various languages, including the King James Bible in 1611, which solidified the prominence of Mary in Christian texts. The name Anne also holds historical weight, as Saint Anne is recognized in Christian hagiography, particularly in the apocryphal Gospel of James, which dates back to the second century.
The combination of Mary and Anne in the name Maryanne thus carries a rich tapestry of religious and cultural significance. Culturally, the name Maryanne has been associated with qualities such as grace and resilience, reflecting the meanings of its constituent parts.
The name has appeared in various literary works and has been embraced in different cultures, often symbolizing maternal virtues and strength. The diminutive form "Mary" has been widely used in various contexts, further enhancing the name's resonance across different cultures and eras.
The enduring nature of Maryanne can be attributed to its deep roots in religious tradition and its embodiment of cherished values.
Famous people named Maryanne
In this section, you will find notable people named Maryanne. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maryanne who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Maryanne who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Maryanne Amacher is a composer and sound artist best known for her work in experimental music and sound installations.
Maryanne Hobbs is a broadcaster and journalist best known for her work on BBC Radio 6 Music and as a music presenter.
Maryanne Williamson is an author and spiritual leader best known for her books A Return to Love and The Law of Divine Compensation.
Fictional characters named Maryanne
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Maryanne is a fictional character from the novel and film series The Secret Life of Bees. She is a significant figure in the protagonist's journey towards understanding love and loss.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maryanne was first seen in the United States in 1910.
Maryanne has ranked as high as #761 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, New Jersey, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Maryanne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maryanne 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 Maryanne was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Maryanne (2022)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | |
| TX | 5 | |
| CA | 5 |
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 Maryanne.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2008 | 59 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2003 | 55 |
| 2002 | 48 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 1999 | 55 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1996 | 59 |
| 1995 | 55 |
| 1994 | 55 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1991 | 65 |
| 1990 | 62 |
| 1989 | 90 |
| 1988 | 87 |
| 1987 | 81 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1985 | 79 |
| 1984 | 79 |
| 1983 | 91 |
| 1982 | 93 |
| 1981 | 89 |
| 1980 | 82 |
| 1979 | 92 |
| 1978 | 83 |
| 1977 | 98 |
| 1976 | 90 |
| 1975 | 95 |
| 1974 | 99 |
| 1973 | 94 |
| 1972 | 90 |
| 1971 | 131 |
| 1970 | 123 |
| 1969 | 112 |
| 1968 | 157 |
| 1967 | 168 |
| 1966 | 197 |
| 1965 | 261 |
| 1964 | 262 |
| 1963 | 292 |
| 1962 | 302 |
| 1961 | 371 |
| 1960 | 379 |
| 1959 | 341 |
| 1958 | 331 |
| 1957 | 379 |
| 1956 | 274 |
| 1955 | 280 |
| 1954 | 312 |
| 1953 | 262 |
| 1952 | 270 |
| 1951 | 326 |
| 1950 | 331 |
| 1949 | 294 |
| 1948 | 349 |
| 1947 | 322 |
| 1946 | 324 |
| 1945 | 279 |
| 1944 | 295 |
| 1943 | 309 |
| 1942 | 312 |
| 1941 | 249 |
| 1940 | 206 |
| 1939 | 164 |
| 1938 | 170 |
| 1937 | 153 |
| 1936 | 132 |
| 1935 | 98 |
| 1934 | 120 |
| 1933 | 83 |
| 1932 | 92 |
| 1931 | 74 |
| 1930 | 72 |
| 1929 | 59 |
| 1928 | 53 |
| 1927 | 46 |
| 1926 | 40 |
| 1925 | 47 |
| 1924 | 45 |
| 1923 | 39 |
| 1922 | 41 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1910 | 7 |