Maryann
Girl name · #1770 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Maryann? In official American birth records, Maryann has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 114 baby girls were named Maryann, placing it at #1770 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1743, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 15,789 girls born in 2025 was named Maryann.
The 145-year story
Maryann first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1943, when 2,050 girls were named Maryann — good for #135 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Maryann per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Maryann against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Maryann in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Maryann is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Maryann will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Maryann is most common
State-level data for Maryann is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Maryann
Statistically, parents drawn to Maryann tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Joann, Marilyn, Carolyn, Ann, and Marion.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Maryann | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 114 | #1769 |
| 2024 | 86 | #2203 |
| 2023 | 96 | #2033 |
| 2022 | 98 | #1992 |
| 2021 | 89 | #2119 |
| 2020 | 85 | #2135 |
| 2019 | 101 | #1941 |
| 2018 | 106 | #1890 |
| 2017 | 91 | #2108 |
| 2016 | 109 | #1875 |
| 2015 | 120 | #1743 |
| 2014 | 143 | #1526 |
| 2013 | 137 | #1570 |
| 2012 | 121 | #1714 |
| 2011 | 133 | #1619 |
| 2010 | 119 | #1747 |
| 2009 | 143 | #1572 |
| 2008 | 146 | #1570 |
| 2007 | 171 | #1396 |
| 2006 | 157 | #1436 |
| 2005 | 169 | #1307 |
| 2004 | 153 | #1369 |
| 2003 | 160 | #1297 |
| 2002 | 189 | #1109 |
| 2001 | 165 | #1225 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Maryann?
In official American birth records, the name Maryann first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Maryann a popular girl name?
Maryann ranked #1770 among girls in 2025 with 114 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1743.
When was the name Maryann most popular?
Maryann peaked in 1943, when 2,050 American girls received the name (ranked #135 that year). Since 1943 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Maryann?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 15,789 newborn American girls was named Maryann. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.