Maryam
girl name#351 in 2025Maryam entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #351 in 2025, ranks #351 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1946–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4480 |
| 1960s | #4598 |
| 1970s | #2935 |
| 1980s | #1895 |
| 1990s | #1434 |
| 2000s | #988 |
| 2010s | #620 |
| 2020s | #440 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maryam has been most popular in New York, California, Texas.
Fashion outlook
Maryam is climbing fast right now. Steep climbs tend to come with steep descents — the quicker a name arrives, the more firmly it belongs to its moment.
Maryam today is about where Katy stood in 1987 — 0 years past a #351-sized peak. By 2002, Katy had settled around #1069.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Around the world
- England & Wales: #57 girl name in 2024, given to 752 babies.
- France: #79 girl name in 2025, given to 605 babies.
Official national statistics (Office for National Statistics, INSEE).
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Maryam are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maryam is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maryam in 2025?
- Maryam ranks #351 among US girl names in 2025, with 869 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maryam most popular?
- Maryam peaked in 2025, reaching #351 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maryam with classmates?
- Maryam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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