Maria
Maria is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Sea of bitterness, drop of the sea, or beloved.
Origin and history
Maria is the Latin form of the Greek name Mariam, derived from the Hebrew name Maryam or Miriam. It is one of the most enduring feminine names globally, representing beauty, devotion, and timeless tradition. In the United States, it has remained a top-100 classic choice across generations.
Popularity in the United States
566,111 babies in the United States have been named Maria since 1880. It ranks #52 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #93.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.3 %)
- CA (19.1 %)
- NY (10.6 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
- PA (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,732 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,866 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,174 |
| 1910-1920 | 11,331 |
| 1920-1930 | 22,584 |
| 1930-1940 | 20,640 |
| 1940-1950 | 35,571 |
| 1950-1960 | 62,458 |
| 1960-1970 | 88,850 |
| 1970-1980 | 76,373 |
| 1980-1990 | 65,778 |
| 1990-2000 | 70,911 |
| 2000-2010 | 57,007 |
| 2010-2019 | 28,974 |
| 2020-2029 | 16,862 |
Famous people named Maria
- Maria Sharapova: Tennis Player, Entrepreneur
- Maria Shriver: Journalist, Author
Nicknames
Mari, Mia, Ria
Fun facts
- Maria is used as a given name or middle name in dozens of languages worldwide.
- The name traces back through Latin and Greek to the ancient Hebrew name Miriam.