Maryland Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAIR-uh-lənd /ˈmɛrɪlənd/
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Mary's land; land of Mary
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maryland is derived from the combination of the words "Mary" and "land." The name "Mary" has its roots in the Hebrew name "Miryam," which is believed to mean "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." This name was adopted into Greek as "Maria" and then into Latin as "Maria," before being introduced into Old French and eventually into English. The suffix "land" comes from the Old English word "land," meaning "land" or "country." Thus, Maryland can be interpreted as "the land of Mary." Historically, the name Maryland is closely associated with the founding of the Maryland colony in the early 17th century.
Established in 1634 by Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore, the colony was named in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England. This connection to royalty and the establishment of a colony for religious freedom, particularly for Catholics, marked a significant milestone in American history.
The name gained further prominence through its use in various historical documents and narratives surrounding the early colonial period. Culturally, Maryland has come to symbolize a blend of various traditions and influences, reflecting its diverse population and history.
The name evokes a sense of place and identity, often associated with the state's rich heritage, including its role in the American Revolution and the Civil War. Additionally, the name Maryland has been embraced in various cultural expressions, from literature to music, reinforcing its significance in American culture.
The diminutive form "Mary" is also noteworthy, as it has been widely used in various contexts, further embedding the name within the cultural fabric.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maryland was first seen in the United States in 1884.
Maryland has ranked as high as #2273 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Maryland, Oklahoma, Texas, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Maryland has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maryland is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maryland was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maryland.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1974 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1971 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1970 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1968 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1967 | 24 | 6 | 18 |
| 1966 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1965 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1964 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1963 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1962 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1961 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1959 | 19 | 6 | 13 |
| 1958 | 21 | 5 | 16 |
| 1957 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| 1956 | 20 | 5 | 15 |
| 1955 | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| 1954 | 23 | 7 | 16 |
| 1953 | 21 | 8 | 13 |
| 1952 | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| 1951 | 26 | 9 | 17 |
| 1950 | 25 | 8 | 17 |
| 1949 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1948 | 30 | 5 | 25 |
| 1947 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1946 | 29 | 5 | 24 |
| 1945 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1944 | 28 | 8 | 20 |
| 1943 | 33 | 8 | 25 |
| 1942 | 27 | 5 | 22 |
| 1941 | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| 1940 | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| 1939 | 33 | 6 | 27 |
| 1938 | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| 1937 | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| 1936 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1935 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1934 | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| 1933 | 25 | 6 | 19 |
| 1932 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| 1931 | 27 | 10 | 17 |
| 1930 | 20 | 6 | 14 |
| 1929 | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| 1928 | 30 | 8 | 22 |
| 1927 | 39 | 6 | 33 |
| 1926 | 29 | 6 | 23 |
| 1925 | 34 | 7 | 27 |
| 1924 | 29 | 9 | 20 |
| 1923 | 21 | 6 | 15 |
| 1922 | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| 1921 | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| 1920 | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| 1919 | 20 | 12 | 8 |
| 1918 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1917 | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| 1916 | 24 | 8 | 16 |
| 1915 | 26 | 9 | 17 |
| 1913 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1912 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1910 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1902 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Maryland (1967)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |