Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mariah.
National Rank (2025)
#448
All-Time Peak Rank
#62 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
115,096
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Mariah Vibe: This choice is considered a Declining Classic. A previously dominant name currently experiencing a prolonged generational cooling period.
📖 The Story Behind Mariah
According to SSA data, Mariah achieved its highest historical rank of #62 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1996 with 5,446 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 67.3%. 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 Mariah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-67.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,446Births in 1996
Years in Top 100
18yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:222
1890s:256
1900s:213
1910s:308
1920s:275
1930s:187
1940s:137
1950s:115
1960s:154
1970s:1,656
1980s:3,588
1990s:44,603
2000s:35,684
2010s:22,500
2020s:5,198
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMa-ri-ah
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
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