Maryann Forde

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maryann Forde — English
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maryann Forde is a name that combines English origins. The first name Maryann is a feminine given name of English origin. Mary Ann Acevedo (born 1987), Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Mary Ann Akers, American gossip columnist, and former blogger and reporter Mary Ann Aldersey (1797–1868), English-born Christian missionary in China Mary Ann Aldham (1858–1940), English militant suffragette Mary Ann Almager (born 1968), American former professional boxer Mary Ann Angell (1803–1882), American second wife of Brigham Young Mary Ann Arras, former name of Maray Ayres, American actress Mary Ann Arty (1926–2000), American politician Mary Ann Aspinwall Owens (1928–2005), American advocate of thematically collecting posta. The surname Forde: Forde (Irish: Mac Giollarnáth) is an Irish surname derived from a number of Irish families. Mac Giolla Naomh and Mac Giollarnáth "Mac Giolla Naomh," meaning "son of the devotee of the saints" was an Irish clann or sept that originated in southern Connemara, Connacht. Over the years, however, "Mac Giolla Naomh," which was incorrectly transcribed as Mac Giollarnáth, and then erroneously translated as Ford (surname) or Forde, from the resemblance of the final syllable to Áth, a ford (crossing). Maryann is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 78K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Maryann reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maryann

English

Mary Ann Acevedo (born 1987), Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Mary Ann Akers, American gossip columnist, and former blogger and reporter Mary Ann Aldersey (1797–1868), English-born Christian missionary in China Mary Ann Aldham (1858–1940), English militant suffragette Mary Ann Almager (born 1968), American former professional boxer Mary Ann Angell (1803–1882), American second wife of Brigham Young Mary Ann Arras, former name of Maray Ayres, American actress Mary Ann Arty (1926–2000), American politician Mary Ann Aspinwall Owens (1928–2005), American advocate of thematically collecting posta.

Surname: Forde

Irish

Forde (Irish: Mac Giollarnáth) is an Irish surname derived from a number of Irish families. Mac Giolla Naomh and Mac Giollarnáth "Mac Giolla Naomh," meaning "son of the devotee of the saints" was an Irish clann or sept that originated in southern Connemara, Connacht. Over the years, however, "Mac Giolla Naomh," which was incorrectly transcribed as Mac Giollarnáth, and then erroneously translated as Ford (surname) or Forde, from the resemblance of the final syllable to Áth, a ford (crossing).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maryann is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maryann by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Maryann Forde

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maryann Forde:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maryann?
The first name Maryann originates from English. Mary Ann Acevedo (born 1987), Puerto Rican singer and songwriter Mary Ann Akers, American gossip columnist, and former blogger and reporter Mary Ann Aldersey (1797–1868), English-born Christian missionary in China Mary Ann Aldham (1858–1940), English militant suffragette Mary Ann Almager (born 1968), American former professional boxer Mary Ann Angell (1803–1882), American second wife of Brigham Young Mary Ann Arras, former name of Maray Ayres, American actress Mary Ann Arty (1926–2000), American politician Mary Ann Aspinwall Owens (1928–2005), American advocate of thematically collecting posta.
When was Maryann most popular?
The name Maryann reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Forde?
The surname Forde originates from Irish. Forde (Irish: Mac Giollarnáth) is an Irish surname derived from a number of Irish families. Mac Giolla Naomh and Mac Giollarnáth "Mac Giolla Naomh," meaning "son of the devotee of the saints" was an Irish clann or sept that originated in southern Connemara, Connacht. Over the years, however, "Mac Giolla Naomh," which was incorrectly transcribed as Mac Giollarnáth, and then erroneously translated as Ford (surname) or Forde, from the resemblance of the final syllable to Áth, a ford (crossing).
What are the origins of the name Maryann Forde?
The name Maryann Forde combines two different traditions: the first name Maryann has English roots, while the surname Forde originates from Irish.
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