Maria
Maria first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1964, when 10,148 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,887.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Maria popular?
Declining Maria is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1964 peak.
| 2020s | 16,862 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28,974 | |
| 2000s | 57,007 | |
| 1990s | 70,911 | |
| 1980s | 65,778 | |
| 1970s | 76,373 | |
| 1960s | 88,850 | |
| 1950s | 62,458 | |
| 1940s | 35,571 | |
| 1930s | 20,640 | |
| 1920s | 22,584 | |
| 1910s | 11,331 | |
| 1900s | 4,174 | |
| 1890s | 2,866 | |
| 1880s | 1,732 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Maria mean?
Maria is the Latin form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miriam, of debated meaning. Deeply tied to the Virgin Mary, it is used across the Christian world and often appears in compound names.
Nicknames for Maria
- Ria
- Mia
Variants & spellings
- Marie
- Mariah
- Mary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maria a boy or a girl name?
Maria is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Maria a popular name right now?
Maria is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1964 peak.
How popular is the name Maria?
In 2025, Maria ranked #87 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Maria most popular?
Maria was most popular in 1964, when about 10,148 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Maria?
Common nicknames for Maria include Ria, Mia.