Total births
1,558
Girls' name · since 1915
Marjean
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,558 babies named Marjean, peaking in 1951. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,558
- total births
- 1915–1981
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Marjean sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,558 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marjean has been recorded 1,558 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1981.
- 1,558 total births
- 1915–1981 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,558 girls have been named Marjean since 1915, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1981.
- 1,558
- total births
- 1915–1981
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Marjean was born in this single decade.
1951
Single peak year
55 babies were named Marjean in 1951 - its busiest year on record.
Marjean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Marjean's full recorded timeline at 1946, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1915, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1951 peak of 55 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Marjean at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1951
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Marjean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1981
- Peak year (1951)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Marjean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Marjean's strongest decade.
399 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Marjean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 16
1910s
16 births
- 1920s
1920s
233 births
- 1930s
1930s
354 births
- 1940s
1940s
399 births
- 1950s
1950s
392 births
- 1960s 138
1960s
138 births
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 399 births (26% of all-time use).
How Marjean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marjean's total volume
Marjean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marjean by state
Where Marjean concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 61 | 3.9% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 44 | 2.8% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 37 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 33 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 33 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 19 | 1.2% |
| #7 | South Dakota | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Nebraska | | 6 | 0.4% |
Utah share of Marjean's total US births 3.9%
Even split
61 of 1,558 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 12 reporting states.
Marjean appears in 12 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marjean? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 1,558 babies named Marjean. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1951, with 55 births.
When was Marjean most popular? ▼
Marjean was most popular in the 1940s decade with 399 total births. The single peak year was 1951.
Where is Marjean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marjean are Utah (61 births), Wisconsin (44 births), Minnesota (37 births).
How long has the name Marjean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marjean since 1915 -- 67 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Marjean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marjean's data
- Marjean's decade-level peak was the 1940s (399 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Marjeans (61 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marjean
Nearby Names Like Marjean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marjean
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marjean side by side: Marjean vs Mary Marjean vs Margaret Marjean vs Maria
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marjean: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,558 Births, Peak 1951." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marjean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marjean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.