Marija
girl nameMarija entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #4141 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#4141
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6380 |
| 1970s | #5747 |
| 1980s | #8008 |
| 1990s | #8899 |
| 2000s | #9520 |
| 2010s | #12882 |
| 2020s | #14113 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Marija are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marija alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marija in 2025?
- Marija is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marija most popular?
- Marija peaked in 1975, reaching #4141 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marija with classmates?
- Marija will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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