Baby Name Popularity Profile

Mariam

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Mariam.

✦ Bitter, rebellious, or beloved 🌍 Hebrew, Arabic biblical traditional
National Rank (2025) #505
All-Time Peak Rank #491 Achieved 2024
Total U.S. Births 18,555 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1882 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 623 births in 2024
💡 The Mariam Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Bitter, rebellious, or beloved
Language Origin Hebrew, Arabic
Origin Type multiple
Aramaic and Arabic form of Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miryam. The meaning of Miryam is debated, with proposed origins including Hebrew 'marah' (bitter, rebellious) and Egyptian 'mry' (beloved).
Common Nicknames
Mimi Miri Ria
Alternative Spellings
Maryam Miriam
Pronunciation: MAHR-ee-am
Themes & Categories
biblical traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Mariam

According to SSA data, Mariam achieved its highest historical rank of #491 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 623 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 7.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 124 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Mariam across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Rising
10-Year Shift +7.3% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 623 births in 2024
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 1 yrs
Registry Streak 124 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 11
1890s: 56
1900s: 96
1910s: 410
1920s: 589
1930s: 349
1940s: 248
1950s: 251
1960s: 341
1970s: 435
1980s: 1,081
1990s: 2,248
2000s: 4,085
2010s: 5,125
2020s: 3,230

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ma-ri-am
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Michigan
Top States Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland
States with Data 36
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Michigan #147 1,331 2025 +78.1% Growth
New York #238 2,524 2024 +2.8% Growth
New Jersey #310 813 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #314 613 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #535 386 2010 Insufficient historical volume
California #654 2,139 2017 +6.7% Growth
Florida #566 636 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #465 871 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #657 1,239 2024 +23.7% Growth
Washington #501 245 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #733 182 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #312 620 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #783 362 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #638 226 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #381 642 2021 +16.0% Growth
Massachusetts #468 291 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #420 239 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado Unranked 118 1999 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #527 248 2025 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 37 2001 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #408 170 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #621 124 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #592 57 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 72 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 57 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #759 57 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 6 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 13 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 5 2016 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #872 18 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 15 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 10 2002 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 10 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 17 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 10 1915 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 5 2010 Insufficient historical volume

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