Bitter or beloved pearl
A mid-century compound name combining Mary and Ellen. Mary is of Hebrew origin meaning bitter or beloved, while Ellen is a Greek derivative of Helen, meaning bright or shining light.
Less common today
Maryellen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,606 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
An optimistic girl growing up in the 1950s · American Girl
American stand-up comedian
