Marja
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Marja was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
437 births recorded 1921–1999 · peaked in 1978 with 45 births
Most common in: California, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
41 births recorded 1925–1935 · peaked in 1930 with 8 births
Most common in: Nord, Somme
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Marja’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | #7173 | — |
| 1977 | #2909 | ↑4264 |
| 1978 | #2092 | ↑817 |
| 1979 | #3903 | ↓1811 |
| 1980 | #4148 | ↓245 |
| 1981 | #4746 | ↓598 |
| 1982 | #5209 | ↓463 |
| 1983 | #6212 | ↓1003 |
| 1984 | #4166 | ↑2046 |
| 1985 | #5348 | ↓1182 |
| 1986 | #9545 | ↓4197 |
| 1987 | #8778 | ↑767 |
| 1988 | #8391 | ↑387 |
| 1989 | #12362 | ↓3971 |
| 1990 | #11409 | ↑953 |
| 1991 | #11509 | ↓100 |
| 1992 | #8734 | ↑2775 |
| 1994 | #13430 | ↓4696 |
| 1997 | #12070 | ↑1360 |
| 1999 | #12688 | ↓618 |
Frequently asked questions about Marja
Is Marja a popular name?
Marja has 437 recorded births in United States between 1921 and 1999, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Marja more common for boys or girls?
Marja is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Marja most popular?
Marja peaked in 1978 in United States, with 45 recorded births that year.
Is Marja rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Marja’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5099 in 1921 to #12688 in 1999.
How many babies have been named Marja?
At least 478 babies have been recorded with the name Marja across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Marja popular in more than one country?
Yes — Marja appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.