Maryann joins Mary and Ann in a single name, combining the Hebrew Miriam, usually explained as "beloved" or "bitter", with Hannah, "grace". Double names of this kind were very popular in mid-century America, and Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island remains the best-known fictional bearer. Maryann stood at number 1145 in the United States in 2000, peaked at number 1112 in 2002 and ranks number 1773 among girls' names in 2025.