Bitter sea and grace
A compound name combining Mary and Anne. Mary is of Hebrew origin meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', while Anne is derived from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.
Less common today
Maryanne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,078 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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