Maryjean Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAIR-ee-jeen /ˈmɛəriˌdʒin/
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Bitter; Hebrew: Sea of bitterness
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maryjean is a compound name that combines two distinct elements: "Mary" and "Jean." The name "Mary" has its roots in the Hebrew name "Miryam," which is believed to mean "sea of bitterness" or "beloved." 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 gained prominence in Christian contexts due to its association with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is a central figure in Christianity, particularly noted in the New Testament during the 1st century CE. The name "Jean," on the other hand, is derived from the Hebrew name "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious." It was adopted into Greek as "Ioannes" and later into Latin as "Iohannes," before evolving into the Old French form "Jehan" or "Jean." Historically, the name Mary has been borne by numerous saints, including Saint Mary Magdalene and Saint Mary of Egypt, contributing to its enduring significance in Christian tradition.
The name Jean has also been associated with many notable figures, including several French kings and saints, thus enhancing its cultural resonance. The combination of Mary and Jean reflects a blend of these historical and religious significances, with both names being widely used in various forms across different cultures and languages.
Culturally, the name Maryjean may evoke a sense of grace and devotion, drawing from the meanings of its components. The name Mary has been a symbol of purity and motherhood, while Jean has connotations of grace and favor.
This combination may resonate particularly within Christian communities, where both names have deep-rooted historical and spiritual significance. The diminutive form "Mary" has also been widely used, often appearing in various cultural contexts, which may further enhance the appeal of the name Maryjean.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maryjean was first seen in the United States in 1920.
Maryjean has ranked as high as #3154 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Maryjean has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maryjean 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 Maryjean 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 Maryjean.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 | 8 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 12 | 12 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 12 | 12 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 |
| 1983 | 8 | 8 |
| 1982 | 12 | 12 |
| 1981 | 11 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 | 5 |
| 1976 | 10 | 10 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1974 | 20 | 20 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 | 9 |
| 1970 | 5 | 5 |
| 1969 | 14 | 14 |
| 1967 | 14 | 14 |
| 1966 | 10 | 10 |
| 1965 | 19 | 19 |
| 1964 | 30 | 30 |
| 1963 | 32 | 32 |
| 1962 | 25 | 25 |
| 1961 | 32 | 32 |
| 1960 | 34 | 34 |
| 1959 | 26 | 26 |
| 1958 | 32 | 32 |
| 1957 | 20 | 20 |
| 1956 | 16 | 16 |
| 1955 | 16 | 16 |
| 1954 | 23 | 23 |
| 1953 | 22 | 22 |
| 1952 | 11 | 11 |
| 1951 | 24 | 24 |
| 1950 | 13 | 13 |
| 1949 | 25 | 25 |
| 1948 | 18 | 18 |
| 1947 | 20 | 20 |
| 1946 | 20 | 20 |
| 1945 | 20 | 20 |
| 1944 | 31 | 31 |
| 1943 | 29 | 29 |
| 1942 | 23 | 23 |
| 1941 | 9 | 9 |
| 1940 | 14 | 14 |
| 1939 | 5 | 5 |
| 1938 | 12 | 12 |
| 1937 | 20 | 20 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 |
| 1935 | 9 | 9 |
| 1934 | 10 | 10 |
| 1933 | 14 | 14 |
| 1932 | 14 | 14 |
| 1931 | 7 | 7 |
| 1930 | 9 | 9 |
| 1929 | 8 | 8 |
| 1928 | 10 | 10 |
| 1927 | 7 | 7 |
| 1926 | 17 | 17 |
| 1925 | 11 | 11 |
| 1924 | 10 | 10 |
| 1923 | 16 | 16 |
| 1922 | 9 | 9 |
| 1921 | 15 | 15 |
| 1920 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Maryjean (1965)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 7 | |
| NJ | 5 |