Maria
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Sea of Bitterness; Rebellion; Wished-for Child
Background: The name Maria originates from the Latin form of the Greek name Μαγδαληνή (Magdalēnē), which is derived from the Hebrew מִרְיָם (Miryam). This has multiple interpretations, including 'sea of bitterness,' 'rebellion,' and 'wished-for child.' The name has been widely adopted across numerous cultures, retaining its significance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#51
Total births
567,411
Most popular decade
1960s
(267,939 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+40 ranks)
Years in Top 100
74
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.8% male
99.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1911
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #1,387
- Peak year
- 1982
- Peak year births
- 116
- Peak rank
- #823
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #8,947
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 125
- First year rank
- #131
- Peak year
- 1964
- Peak year births
- 10,147
- Peak rank
- #41
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,105
- Recent rank
- #74
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).