Marjean
Variant of the French name Marguerite, meaning "pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 654 living Americans carry the first name Marjean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marjean today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marjean births was 1951 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marjean. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Marjean is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Marjeans were born before 1962.
People living today
654
~ 1 in 524,089 Americans
Peak year
1951
55 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1981 SSA rank
#9,864
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Marjean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marjean from the 1910s through to the 1980s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 399 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marjean by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marjean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marjeans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Utah, Wisconsin, Minnesota recorded the most babies named Marjean, while Washington, Montana, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 22 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marjean
The name Marjean is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of history and meaning woven throughout its origins. Tracing its roots back to the ancient French language, the name Marjean is believed to be a combination of the names Marie and Jeanne, both of which were immensely popular in France during the Middle Ages.
Marie, the first component of Marjean, has its origins in the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child." This name gained widespread recognition and reverence due to its association with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition. Jeanne, on the other hand, is the French form of the name Joan, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."
While there are no definitive historical records of the name Marjean appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its component names, Marie and Jeanne, have been celebrated throughout history. One of the earliest and most renowned individuals bearing the name Marie was Marie de France, a 12th-century French poet and fabulist who wrote extensively on themes of courtly love and folklore.
Another notable figure was Jeanne d'Arc, better known as Joan of Arc, the legendary French heroine who played a pivotal role in the Hundred Years' War against the English during the 15th century. Born in 1412, Jeanne d'Arc's bravery and unwavering faith inspired generations to come, and she was eventually canonized as a Catholic saint.
In the realm of literature, Marjean finds its place in the works of renowned authors. One such figure was Marjean Shuirding, an American writer and journalist born in 1927, known for her contributions to the Detroit Free Press and her coverage of the civil rights movement.
Moving into the 20th century, Marjean Holden, born in 1923, was an influential American educator and advocate for children's literacy. Her efforts to promote reading and improve educational opportunities for underprivileged children left a lasting impact on the field of education.
Another notable individual was Marjean Wilkinson, a Canadian politician born in 1945, who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and played a significant role in shaping policies related to social services and community development.
While the name Marjean may not be as prevalent as its individual components, it carries a rich heritage and a tapestry of historical significance, weaving together elements of French, Hebrew, and Christian traditions. From literary figures to political leaders and advocates, the name Marjean has been borne by remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields and societies.
People
Marjean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marjean as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marjean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marjean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 654 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marjean going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 524,089 US residents.
Is Marjean a common name?
We classify Marjean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,558 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marjean most popular?
The single biggest year for Marjean was 1951, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marjean is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marjean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marjean in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.