Maryellen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maryellen is an English name that combines the Hebrew name Mary, meaning 'beloved,' with the Greek name Ellen, meaning 'light.' The name has evolved from Miriam to Mary and Ellen before becoming the modern compound Maryellen. It reflects traits of affection and brightness, although it does not have biblical roots. While it was more popular in the past, it is seen today as charming and nostalgic.
The name Maryellen is most popular in Massachusetts, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maryellen has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maryellen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 933rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 600th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 990th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2208th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4539th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5734th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maryellen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maryellen"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛriˌɛlən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Maryellen is a combination of the names Mary and Ellen. Mary has Hebrew origins, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-for child,' while Ellen is derived from the Greek name Helen, meaning 'light' or 'torch.'
Meaning
beloved light
Language Evolution
Miriam (Hebrew), Maria (Latin), Mary (English), Ellen (Greek), Maryellen (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Mary has been popular since the Middle Ages, particularly among Christians due to its association with the Virgin Mary. The combination with Ellen emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a trend for compound names.
Variants & Derivatives
Mary, Ellen, Marelle, Molly
Modern Popularity & Image
Maryellen is less common today but carries a vintage charm, often associated with warmth and kindness.
Famous People
Maryellen McNish (American educator), Maryellen Hooper (American comedian)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maryellen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maryellen"
"Maryellen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 933rd of 9107 | 1,061 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 600th of 9204 | 2,389 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 526th of 12526 | 5,983 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 990th of 19264 | 2,046 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2208th of 27321 | 867 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4539th of 35406 | 472 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5734th of 30306 | 263 |
Regional Popularity of "Maryellen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Maryellen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
40.25% 570th/1416 |
45.90% 633rd/1379 |
85.97% 2034th/2366 |
75.04% 857th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
34.28% 530th/1546 |
21.27% 331st/1556 |
76.07% 1790th/2353 |
46.41% 718th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.47% 634th/2227 |
10.45% 254th/2430 |
63.13% 1801st/2853 |
34.41% 955th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
45.22% 1328th/2937 |
13.58% 473rd/3483 |
68.90% 2424th/3518 |
46.69% 1888th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
75.33% 2776th/3685 |
28.18% 1261st/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
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75.02% 5599th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Maryellen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maryellen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.