Why Mary Ann Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Mary Ann” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Mary” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

The name “Ann” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Nna Yram.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ny Aarnm.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Mary Ann

The true meaning of ‘Mary Ann’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Mary Ann is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Mary Ann, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.

You won’t stop until you finish your task. You are a high-energy worker! You fit well in a structured workplace. It makes you feel secure and financially stable. You have a sensible and practical attitude toward life.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Mary Ann Popular?

“Mary Ann” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Ohio as reported in the 1923 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 13 babies in Ohio have the same name as you in 1923. A total of only 273 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1943 with a total of 2,050 babies. That’s a lot of baby Mary Anns.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Mary Ann” was recorded 62,793 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Mary Anns to occupy the country of Greenland with an estimated population of 56,643.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ) Mary Ann became a popular girl’s name in the state of New Jersey in the year 1941. It ranked #33 with 219 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1942 in the state of New York with 505 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of New Jersey for 28 years from 1934 to 1961 (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Mary Ann” was recorded 9,808 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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