Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Maria.
National Rank (2025)
#87
All-Time Peak Rank
#30 (1975)
Total U.S. Births
566,111
Unisex Distribution0.8% Boy / 99.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Maria Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Maria
According to SSA data, Maria achieved its highest historical rank of #30 in 1975. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1964 with 10,148 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 1.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Maria scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+1.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,148Births in 1964
Years in Top 100
75yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,732
1890s:2,866
1900s:4,174
1910s:11,331
1920s:22,584
1930s:20,640
1940s:35,571
1950s:62,458
1960s:88,850
1970s:76,373
1980s:65,778
1990s:70,911
2000s:57,007
2010s:28,974
2020s:16,862
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-r-ia
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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