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Maryellen

Girl name · American · English

Maryellen is an American and English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Maryellen has the names Elle and Mary hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Maryellen would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationMaryellen peaked in 1944, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents. The typical Maryellen you'd meet today is about 81 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Maryellen would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 72,993 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMaryellen first shows up in US birth records in 1891, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 134 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1891–2025

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About the name Maryellen

Maryellen is a girl name of American and English origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American namesEnglish names

Other spellings of Maryellen

Girl name: Mariellen

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Questions about the name Maryellen

What is the origin of the name Maryellen?

Maryellen is American and English in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Maryellen turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Maryellen a boy or girl name?

Maryellen is a girl name. In 2025, 22 US girls were named Maryellen.

How popular is the name Maryellen?

Maryellen ranked #5,554 for US girls in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1944, when it reached #432. Over the last five years it has slipped 386 places.

What names are similar to Maryellen?

If you like Maryellen, you might also like Mariellen. Mariellen is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Maryellen?

Maryellen is an American and English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.