Maryjane Girl

Popularity: #839 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAIR-ee-jayn //ˈmɛəriˌdʒeɪn//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Bitter; Hebrew: Sea of bitterness

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maryjane is a compound of two distinct names: Mary and Jane. The name Mary has its roots in the Hebrew name Miriam, which is believed to mean "beloved" or "wished-for child." This name was adopted into Greek as Maria and subsequently into Latin as Maria, which became widely used in various forms across Europe.

The name Jane, on the other hand, is derived from the Old French name Jehanne, which is a feminine form of the name John, originating from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The combination of Mary and Jane into Maryjane reflects a blending of these rich linguistic traditions into a single name that carries the meanings associated with both components. Historically, the name Mary has been significant in various religious contexts, particularly in Christianity, where Mary is the name of the mother of Jesus Christ, a central figure in the New Testament.

The name has been borne by numerous saints and queens throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in Western culture. Jane has also held historical significance, particularly in England, where it was borne by notable figures such as Lady Jane Grey, who was queen for nine days in 1553.

The combination of these names likely gained traction in the 19th century, as compound names became more fashionable in English-speaking countries. Culturally, Maryjane evokes a sense of tradition and reverence, drawing on the historical weight of both Mary and Jane.

The name has been associated with various literary and artistic works, often symbolizing purity and grace, as well as strength and resilience. The diminutive form "Mary" has been widely used in various cultures, enhancing the name's familiarity and affection.

Overall, Maryjane embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural heritage, reflecting the significance of its individual components.

Famous people named Maryjane

In this section, you will find notable people named Maryjane. 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 Maryjane who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Maryjane who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Maryjane McKee is a singer best known for her work with the band The Mary Janes, and her solo album 'The Sound of Maryjane'.

Maryjane is a fictional character in the Spider-Man comic series, known for her relationship with Peter Parker.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maryjane, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maryjane. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maryjane was first seen in the United States in 1889.

Maryjane has ranked as high as #1623 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Maryjane has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maryjane 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 Maryjane 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 Maryjane.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 109 109
2024 124 124
2023 136 136
2022 162 162
2021 159 159
2020 168 168
2019 192 192
2018 176 176
2017 182 182
2016 220 220
2015 197 197
2014 196 196
2013 191 191
2012 212 212
2011 213 213
2010 232 232
2009 309 309
2008 286 286
2007 291 291
2006 247 247
2005 247 247
2004 230 230
2003 226 226
2002 183 183
2001 132 132
2000 136 136
1999 116 116
1998 123 123
1997 81 81
1996 86 86
1995 50 50
1994 43 43
1993 37 37
1992 40 40
1991 33 33
1990 27 27
1989 29 29
1988 39 39
1987 44 44
1986 44 44
1985 35 35
1984 28 28
1983 32 32
1982 42 42
1981 36 36
1980 37 37
1979 47 47
1978 33 33
1977 37 37
1976 41 41
1975 42 42
1974 39 39
1973 44 44
1972 45 45
1971 56 56
1970 70 70
1969 48 48
1968 57 57
1967 66 66
1966 86 86
1965 100 100
1964 123 123
1963 155 155
1962 157 157
1961 164 164
1960 139 139
1959 118 118
1958 95 95
1957 107 107
1956 96 96
1955 108 108
1954 114 114
1953 136 136
1952 150 150
1951 137 137
1950 178 178
1949 148 148
1948 194 194
1947 184 184
1946 190 190
1945 184 184
1944 208 208
1943 207 207
1942 217 217
1941 148 148
1940 163 163
1939 151 151
1938 143 143
1937 146 146
1936 129 129
1935 122 122
1934 110 110
1933 88 88
1932 71 71
1931 97 97
1930 92 92
1929 92 92
1928 112 112
1927 115 115
1926 134 134
1925 152 152
1924 195 195
1923 223 223
1922 191 191
1921 164 164
1920 113 113
1919 98 98
1918 97 97
1917 74 74
1916 73 73
1915 58 58
1914 39 39
1913 21 21
1912 14 14
1911 10 10
1910 14 14
1909 6 6
1908 7 7
1907 5 5
1904 5 5
1903 6 6
1901 6 6
1900 5 5
1894 5 5
1891 5 5
1890 7 7
1889 5 5

Top States for Maryjane (2024)

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 23
38%
TX 10
16%
FL 8
13%
MN 5
8%
MS 5
8%
AL 5
8%
MI 5
8%