Maria
5 countries#87 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maria was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
570,389 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #87 · peaked in 1964 with 10,197 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
141,990 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #64 · peaked in 1901 with 4,047 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Aveyron, Ille-et-Vilaine, Côtes-d'Armor
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
18,848 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #109 · peaked in 2016 with 937 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
15,551 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #75 · peaked in 2016 with 853 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,408 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #129 · peaked in 1974 with 74 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
889 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #94 · peaked in 2009 with 48 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maria’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #46 | — |
| 2007 | #53 | ↓7 |
| 2008 | #63 | ↓10 |
| 2009 | #70 | ↓7 |
| 2010 | #86 | ↓16 |
| 2011 | #92 | ↓6 |
| 2012 | #101 | ↓9 |
| 2013 | #111 | ↓10 |
| 2014 | #114 | ↓3 |
| 2015 | #109 | ↑5 |
| 2016 | #113 | ↓4 |
| 2017 | #111 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #115 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #106 | ↑9 |
| 2020 | #109 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #105 | ↑4 |
| 2022 | #91 | ↑14 |
| 2023 | #82 | ↑9 |
| 2024 | #74 | ↑8 |
| 2025 | #87 | ↓13 |
Frequently asked questions about Maria
Is Maria a popular name?
Yes — Maria currently ranks #87 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maria more common for boys or girls?
Maria is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maria most popular?
Maria peaked in 1964 in United States, with 10,197 recorded births that year.
Is Maria rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maria’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #131 in 1880 to #87 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maria?
At least 731,227 babies have been recorded with the name Maria across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maria popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maria appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Maria?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maria include Kennedy, Audrey, Autumn, Natalie.
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