Maria is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #115 in 2018 with 2,619 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 7,597 births ranking #37. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 65.5%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 649 girls born was named Maria. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Maria is a timeless international classic from the Mary family. Its exact traditional meaning is interpreted in more than one way, but its history and cultural reach are beyond doubt.
Used across Europe and much of the world for centuries, Maria has a major presence in Christian naming traditions and countless language communities. Its longevity gives it both familiarity and dignity.