How Many People Are Named Maria?

567,411

people in the United States are named Maria

1 in 590 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#110

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.1694%

Of US population

Peak Year

1964

10,196 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish, Galician, Icelandic
Pronunciation: ma-REE-a (Spanish), MA-ree-ya (Icelandic)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Spanish, Galician and Icelandic form of MARIA. It is occasionally used as a masculine middle name in Spanish-speaking regions.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.3%
Male
0.8%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 51.1 years old

Young (<30) 142,919
25.2%
Adult (30–60) 227,152
40%
Senior (>60) 197,340
34.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 135,760
California 106,402
New York 58,670
Illinois 24,847
Pennsylvania 19,966
New Jersey 17,890
Florida 16,952
Arizona 15,025
Ohio 13,477
Michigan 11,924

💡 Fun Facts About "Maria"

  • 3,113 babies were named Maria in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1964
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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