Total births
742
Boys' name · since 1992
Maaz
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 742 babies named Maaz, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3491
- among boys today
- 742
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
742 babies have been named Maaz since 1992, making it today's #3491 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Maaz recorded 742 times among boys since 1992, holding rank #3491 nationally today, ahead of 76% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1992 to 2025.
- #3491 among boys today
- 742 born since 1992
- 2010s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maaz is currently the #3491 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 742 born since 1992, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3491
- among boys today
- 742
- born since 1992
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Maaz vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3491
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Maaz was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
46 babies were named Maaz in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Maaz compares
742 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maaz's all-time total is 102% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maaz | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 742 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maaz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Maaz's full recorded timeline at 2009, 68% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 32% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1993, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2020 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Maaz at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#3,491
Active since
1992
Maaz popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Maaz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maaz's strongest decade.
269 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Maaz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 75
1990s
75 births
- 2000s
2000s
184 births
- 2010s
2010s
269 births
- 2020s
2020s
214 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 269 births (36% of all-time use).
How Maaz compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Maaz's total volume
Maaz vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Maaz by state
Where Maaz concentrates geographically, total births since 1992
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 50 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 32 | 4.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 24 | 3.2% |
| #4 | California | | 16 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.8% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
Illinois share of Maaz's total US births 6.7%
Even split
50 of 742 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maaz? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 742 babies named Maaz. Today it holds rank #3491 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 46 births.
When was Maaz most popular? ▼
Maaz was most popular in the 2010s decade with 269 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Maaz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maaz are Illinois (50 births), Texas (32 births), New York (24 births).
How long has the name Maaz been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maaz since 1992 -- 34 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Maaz? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maalik, Maahir, Maanav, Maasai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maaz's data
- Maaz's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (269 total births) through the 2020s (214) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Maazs (50 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maaz
Nearby Names Like Maaz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maaz
Maalik Boy
#7972 554 births
Maahir Boy
#4299 274 births
Maanav Boy
160 births
Maasai Boy
#6157 159 births
Maan Boy
#9534 103 births
Compare Maaz side by side: Maaz vs Maalik Maaz vs Maahir Maaz vs Maanav
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Maaz
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1992–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maaz: #3491 Boys' Name - 742 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maaz. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maaz draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.