Maryland
girl nameMaryland entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #1404 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#1404
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1848 |
| 1910s | #2314 |
| 1920s | #2274 |
| 1930s | #2153 |
| 1940s | #2059 |
| 1950s | #3151 |
| 1960s | #4905 |
| 1970s | #7625 |
| 1980s | #10476 |
| 1990s | #13147 |
| 2000s | #15143 |
| 2010s | #16215 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Maryland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maryland alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maryland in 2025?
- Maryland is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Maryland most popular?
- Maryland peaked in 1927, reaching #1404 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maryland with classmates?
- Maryland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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