Baby Name Popularity Profile

Mariana

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

✦ Of the sea; graceful 🌍 Latin, Hebrew traditional spiritual
National Rank (2025) #261
All-Time Peak Rank #165 Achieved 2005
Total U.S. Births 45,887 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.1% Boy / 99.9% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1888 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2000s 2,062 births in 2005
💡 The Mariana Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Of the sea; graceful
Language Origin Latin, Hebrew
Origin Type multiple
A Latin name, often considered a blend of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam, meaning 'of the sea' or 'bitter') and Ana (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'). Also derived from the Roman family name Marianus.
Common Nicknames
Ana Ria Mari
Alternative Spellings
Marianna
Pronunciation: mar-ee-AH-nah
Themes & Categories
traditional spiritual
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Mariana

According to SSA data, Mariana achieved its highest historical rank of #165 in 2005. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2005 with 2,062 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 9.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 121 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Mariana across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +9.3% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 2,062 births in 2005
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 33 yrs
Registry Streak 121 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 10
1890s: 35
1900s: 80
1910s: 271
1920s: 412
1930s: 322
1940s: 306
1950s: 314
1960s: 486
1970s: 1,025
1980s: 2,291
1990s: 6,121
2000s: 15,830
2010s: 11,013
2020s: 7,371

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ma-ri-a-na
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% 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 Arizona
Top States Arizona, Texas, California, New Mexico, Nevada
States with Data 45
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #103 1,731 2007 +17.6% Growth
Texas #151 8,532 2005 10.6% Decline
California #176 10,763 2004 +14.3% Growth
New Mexico #175 499 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 307 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #234 2,879 2007 12.0% Decline
Colorado #182 749 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #296 776 2004 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #256 373 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #396 1,989 2005 34.1% Decline
Kansas #230 408 2006 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #248 1,022 2004 +17.9% Growth
Georgia #265 1,027 2006 +8.6% Growth
Massachusetts #202 845 2021 3.4% Decline
Utah #352 271 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #315 667 2006 3.6% Decline
Connecticut #311 321 2003 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #316 832 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #322 414 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #330 372 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #243 544 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #458 107 2005 Insufficient historical volume
New York #410 2,066 2005 6.5% Decline
Indiana #374 535 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #404 449 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #431 294 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #583 371 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #300 758 2009 3.2% Decline
Ohio #399 721 2017 Stable
Iowa Unranked 198 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #453 109 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #345 308 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #536 129 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #904 212 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #522 204 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 23 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #345 574 2021 +14.3% Growth
Kentucky #486 181 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island #115 37 2025 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 43 2005 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 42 2014 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 6 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 5 2019 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #232 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 5 2019 Insufficient historical volume

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