Maria Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-REE-ah / /məˈriːə/Latin; Hebrew
Meaning
Latin: sea of bitterness; Hebrew: wished-for child
Historical & Cultural Background
Maria is a name with deep roots in various cultures, primarily derived from the Latin 'Maria', which is a form of the Hebrew name 'Miriam'. It has been widely used in Christian contexts, often associated with the Virgin Mary. The name has been popular across many countries and languages, leading to numerous variants and adaptations.
Trend Summary
Maria has historically been a popular name in the United States, though its usage has declined in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marius
- Mario
International Variants
- Mário (Portuguese)
- Marius (Latin)
- Mariya (Russian)
Famous people named Maria
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maria was first seen in the United States in 1911. Maria has ranked as high as #1033 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Maria has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maria (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 7 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 29 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1925 | 33 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1927 | 50 |
| 1928 | 38 |
| 1929 | 42 |
| 1930 | 55 |
| 1931 | 37 |
| 1932 | 31 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1935 | 42 |
| 1936 | 29 |
| 1937 | 25 |
| 1938 | 35 |
| 1939 | 39 |
| 1940 | 34 |
| 1941 | 30 |
| 1942 | 35 |
| 1943 | 25 |
| 1944 | 17 |
| 1945 | 29 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 29 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 44 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 31 |
| 1953 | 40 |
| 1954 | 36 |
| 1955 | 43 |
| 1956 | 25 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1958 | 32 |
| 1959 | 50 |
| 1960 | 41 |
| 1961 | 38 |
| 1962 | 42 |
| 1963 | 35 |
| 1964 | 49 |
| 1965 | 43 |
| 1966 | 55 |
| 1967 | 55 |
| 1968 | 45 |
| 1969 | 67 |
| 1970 | 62 |
| 1971 | 54 |
| 1972 | 58 |
| 1973 | 65 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1975 | 78 |
| 1976 | 60 |
| 1977 | 57 |
| 1978 | 65 |
| 1979 | 86 |
| 1980 | 74 |
| 1981 | 90 |
| 1982 | 116 |
| 1983 | 72 |
| 1984 | 86 |
| 1985 | 94 |
| 1986 | 96 |
| 1987 | 97 |
| 1988 | 100 |
| 1989 | 111 |
| 1990 | 103 |
| 1991 | 93 |
| 1992 | 59 |
| 1993 | 65 |
| 1994 | 41 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |