Marja
girl nameMarja entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #2092 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#2092
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #5099 |
| 1940s | #4126 |
| 1950s | #4585 |
| 1960s | #5001 |
| 1970s | #4979 |
| 1980s | #6891 |
| 1990s | #11640 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Marja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marja alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marja in 2025?
- Marja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marja most popular?
- Marja peaked in 1978, reaching #2092 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marja with classmates?
- Marja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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