Meaning and history
Mary Jane is an English compound name joining Mary and Jane. Mary derives from Hebrew Miryam, of uncertain meaning, and carries major Christian significance through the mother of Jesus. Jane is a feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yehochanan, meaning “Yahweh is gracious.” The compound became established independently rather than expressing one literal phrase. Notable bearers include American singer Mary J. Blige, born Mary Jane Blige, and American actor Mary Jane Croft.
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20052005: 247 births, rank #991
2006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: 291 births, rank #929
2008: 286 births, rank #949
20092009: 309 births, rank #890
Mary Jane rose from #949 to #890 for girls between 2008 and 2009. That year also produced its highest recorded birth count, at 309.