Is Maria a popular name?

Maria reached a best rank of #63 in 2008 and has charted in 8 years.

Where does Maria rank now?

In the most recent data (2025), Maria ranks #87.

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #63 (2008) · ranked in 8 years

Maria has appeared in the popularity rankings across 8 of the tracked years since 2008.

It eased from #63 in 2008 to #87 in 2025.

As of the latest count (2025), Maria sits at #87.

4,593 newborns received the name Maria in 2008, its peak year.

Maria was most popular around 2008, making it characteristic of the 2000s generation.

If Maria is on your shortlist, Michael, Mason, Mia are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Is Maria a popular name?: Maria reached a best rank of #63 in 2008 and has charted in 8 years.
Where does Maria rank now?: In the most recent data (2025), Maria ranks #87.
Is Maria a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Maria most popular?: Maria peaked around 2008.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)