Maryjean
A feminine name combining the names Mary and Jean, representing feminine grace and beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 692 living Americans carry the first name Maryjean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maryjean today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maryjean births was 1960 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maryjean. 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.
People living today
692
~ 1 in 495,310 Americans
Peak year
1960
34 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,588
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Maryjean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maryjean from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 210 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maryjean 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 Maryjean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maryjeans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Maryjean, while Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 30 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maryjean
The first name Maryjean is a modern compound name that combines the names Mary and Jean. It is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada.
The name Mary has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which was borne by the biblical Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The name Miryam is derived from the Hebrew word "mar" meaning "bitter" or "beloved". It gained immense popularity among Christians and has been a commonly used name across various cultures and languages.
Jean, on the other hand, is a French form of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious". It has been a popular name in France and other French-speaking regions for centuries, and has also been widely adopted in English-speaking countries.
The combination of Mary and Jean into Maryjean likely emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century as a way to create unique and distinctive names. While there are no significant historical figures solely known by the name Maryjean, several notable individuals have borne variants or forms of this name.
One such person was Maryjean Marsico (1928-2008), an American actress and singer who appeared in several films and television shows in the mid-20th century. Another notable individual was Maryjean Harvey (1933-2018), an American author and journalist known for her work in the field of aviation.
Maryjean Hallmark (1935-2005) was an American businesswoman and philanthropist who co-founded the Hallmark Greeting Card Company with her husband, Joyce C. Hallmark. Maryjean Dunn (1923-2017) was an American artist and sculptor, known for her works in bronze and ceramics.
Maryjean Becker (1940-2018) was a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1986 to 1991. She was recognized for her advocacy for women's rights and environmental causes.
While the name Maryjean may not have a long historical lineage, it reflects the unique naming practices of modern times, where traditional names are combined or modified to create new and distinctive monikers. Its popularity and usage continue to evolve, influenced by cultural trends and personal preferences.
People
Maryjean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maryjean 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
Maryjean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maryjean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 692 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maryjean 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 495,310 US residents.
Is Maryjean a common name?
We classify Maryjean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,117 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maryjean most popular?
The single biggest year for Maryjean was 1960, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maryjean is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maryjean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maryjean 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.