Maryjane
Girl name · #1833 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Maryjane? In official American birth records, Maryjane has been tracked continuously since 1889, giving it 136 years of documented American history.
Maryjane is currently the #1833 girl name in the United States — 109 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1239, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,514 girls born in 2025 was named Maryjane.
Babies named Maryjane per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 136-year story
Maryjane first appears in the Social Security records in 1889, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 309 girls were named Maryjane — good for #887 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Maryjane against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Maryjane in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Maryjane is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Maryjane will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Maryjane is most common
State-level data for Maryjane 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 Maryjane
Statistically, parents drawn to Maryjane tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Madelyne, Jaylene, Sabine, Karoline, and Marlie.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Maryjane | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 109 | #1833 |
| 2024 | 124 | #1657 |
| 2023 | 136 | #1557 |
| 2022 | 162 | #1406 |
| 2021 | 159 | #1379 |
| 2020 | 168 | #1308 |
| 2019 | 192 | #1218 |
| 2018 | 176 | #1292 |
| 2017 | 182 | #1291 |
| 2016 | 220 | #1145 |
| 2015 | 197 | #1239 |
| 2014 | 196 | #1240 |
| 2013 | 191 | #1248 |
| 2012 | 212 | #1158 |
| 2011 | 213 | #1150 |
| 2010 | 232 | #1070 |
| 2009 | 309 | #887 |
| 2008 | 286 | #948 |
| 2007 | 291 | #929 |
| 2006 | 247 | #1036 |
| 2005 | 247 | #989 |
| 2004 | 230 | #1022 |
| 2003 | 226 | #1020 |
| 2002 | 183 | #1135 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1427 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Maryjane?
In official American birth records, the name Maryjane first appeared in 1889 (over 136 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Maryjane a popular girl name?
Maryjane ranked #1833 among girls in 2025 with 109 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1239.
When was the name Maryjane most popular?
Maryjane peaked in 2009, when 309 American girls received the name (ranked #887 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Maryjane?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,514 newborn American girls was named Maryjane. 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.