Maryjane first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Maryjane has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Maryjane

A feminine name referring to the Virgin Mary and the cannabis plant.

Popularity of Maryjane by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Maryjane is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 123 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Maryjane.

YearMale CountFemale Count
20240123
20230134
20220162
20210159
20200168
20190191
20180176
20170181
20160220
20150197
20140196
20130191
20120212
20110212
20100232
20090309
20080285
20070291
20060247
20050247
20040230
20030226
20020183
20010132
20000136
19990116
19980123
1997081
1996086
1995050
1994043
1993037
1992040
1991033
1990027
1989029
1988039
1987044
1986044
1985035
1984028
1983032
1982042
1981036
1980037
1979047
1978033
1977037
1976041
1975041

The history of the first name Maryjane

The name Maryjane is a combination of two distinct given names, Mary and Jane. It is believed to have originated in the English-speaking world, likely in the 19th or early 20th century, as a way to honor or pay tribute to two different individuals or saints.

The first part, Mary, is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam or Mariam. It is associated with the Biblical figure of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and has been a popular name throughout Christendom for centuries. The name Mary has its roots in the Egyptian word "mry" meaning "beloved" or "loved one."

Jane, on the other hand, is a feminine name of English origin, derived from the French name Jeanne, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name Jane has been in use since the Middle Ages and has been popularized by various figures throughout history, such as Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII of England.

While there are no definitive historical records of the combined name Maryjane being used in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history include:

  1. Maryjane Auryn (born 1986), an American actress and model.
  2. Maryjane Bua (born 1989), a New Zealand professional soccer player.
  3. Maryjane Comerford (born 1951), an American author and artist.
  4. Maryjane Dumont (1701-1752), a French-Canadian pioneer and settler.
  5. Maryjane Weaver (born 1944), an American former professional tennis player.

The combination of Mary and Jane into a single name, Maryjane, is thought to have emerged as a way to honor or commemorate two individuals or figures who were significant or revered by the parents or the communities in which the name was given. It reflects a tradition of blending two distinct names to create a unique and meaningful moniker for a child.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Maryjane was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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