How Many People Are Named Marjane?
An estimated 4 people in the United States have the first name Marjane. It is almost exclusively a female name. The average bearer is 79 years old, and Marjane peaked in popularity in 1941 with 5 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Marjane as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Marjane paired with any surname.
Key Insights
- With an average bearer age of 79, Marjane is a vintage name most associated with earlier generations. Most living bearers were born before 1957.
- Marjane is exceptionally rare. Fewer than 100 people with this name are estimated to be alive in the U.S. today.
Estimated Living Americans
4
About 1 in 85,688,585 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Very Rare
Predicted Gender
Female
100.0% confidence
Average Age
79
years old
Peak Year
1941
5 births
Total Registered
10
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Marjane
Marjane is almost exclusively a female name. Out of 10 total births registered, 100.0% were female.
Marjane as a female name
Ranked #5,100 in 1942
5 female births in 1942
Peak: 1941 (5 births)
Marjane: Popularity Over Time
Marjane by Decade
How has Marjane tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
| Decade | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
Marjane + Last Name Combinations
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Marjane: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marjane?
We estimate approximately 4 people named Marjane are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 85,688,585 Americans share this first name.
Is Marjane a common name?
Marjane is classified as "Very Rare" and is more popular than 6.2% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 10 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Marjane most popular?
Marjane reached peak popularity in 1941, when 5 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Marjane is approximately 79 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Marjane was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
Is Marjane a female name?
Marjane is predominantly female. 100.0% of people with this name are female. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Marjane have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Marjane peaked in 1941, and the average living bearer is about 79 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Marjane Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Marjane Smith, Marjane Johnson, Marjane Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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