FIRST NAME
Maria
Maria is the 2nd most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 1,649,077 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 3,889 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #2 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
2,059,318
living · #7
2020 CENSUS
1,649,077
living · #2
BABIES NAMED MARIA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20253K
As a female name, Maria peaked in 1964, when 10,148 babies were named Maria (the #41 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #1,947 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
12,435
living · #940
2020 CENSUS
3,889
living · #1,947
BABIES NAMED MARIA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1911–2025
20256
As a male name, Maria peaked in 1982, when 116 babies were named Maria (the #825 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)