Maria
girl name#87 in 2025Maria entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #30 in 1975, ranks #87 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#87
rank today
#30
peak (1975)
2,887
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #137 |
| 1890s | #149 |
| 1900s | #143 |
| 1910s | #140 |
| 1920s | #119 |
| 1930s | #116 |
| 1940s | #90 |
| 1950s | #69 |
| 1960s | #46 |
| 1970s | #34 |
| 1980s | #48 |
| 1990s | #43 |
| 2000s | #48 |
| 2010s | #106 |
| 2020s | #91 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maria has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 470,000 people named Maria are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maria alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maria in 2025?
- Maria ranks #87 among US girl names in 2025, with 2,887 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maria most popular?
- Maria peaked in 1975, reaching #30 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maria with classmates?
- Maria will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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