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Name change after wedding

I recently got married, and I'm planning on taking my husband's surname legally, possibly with hyphenation. However I'm not sure what to do for work as I've published quite a few papers under my maiden name... BUT the maiden name is a very common name so my husband's unique surname would actually make me and my work easier to find. Also considering hyphenation, but our names sound kind of weird hyphenated.. maybe I'd get used to it though?

I guess I'm just wondering what other married folks in academia have done. I realise a lot keep their maiden name legally and professionally, but I like the idea of having a family name.

EDIT: I know I CAN keep publishing under my maiden name and that was my first thought, my question is more whether it could benefit me to take on a more unique surname given that there are dozens of academics with my current first & last name. My husband has suggested just keeping my maiden name for work, but I wanted the perspectives of others who've been in the same boat. 

Also should have been clearer in my initial post, I don't want to drop my maiden name immediately. If I take his name at all for work, I would hyphenate/double name for at least a while to maintain a connection to my older works.
gpt
You could publish under a hyphenated name to maintain continuity between your older publications and your newer ones.  And then legally change to your partner’s name for license, ss card, and all other everyday aspects of life.