Total births
18,555
Girls' name · since 1882
Mariam
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 18,555 babies named Mariam, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #491
- among girls today
- 18,555
- born since 1882
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other girls
Mariam currently ranks #491 among girls' names in America, with 18,555 babies recorded since 1882.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mariam has been recorded 18,555 times among girls since 1882, currently ranked #491 nationally and more common than 97% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2025.
- #491 among girls today
- 18,555 born since 1882
- 2010s peak decade
- 97% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mariam is currently the #491 girls' name in America, more common than 97% of girls - 18,555 born since 1882, peaking in the 2010s.
- #491
- among girls today
- 18,555
- born since 1882
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other girls
Mariam vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#491
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 97% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Mariam was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
623 babies were named Mariam in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Mariam compares
18,555 Top 6% higher than 94% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Mariam's all-time total is 49x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mariam | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 18,555 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 623 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mariam's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mariam's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 89% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 11%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 623, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mariam at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2024
Current rank
#491
Active since
1882
Mariam popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 623
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Mariam popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1989 (Mariam as boys' name)
Mariam by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Mariam's strongest decade.
5,125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Mariam births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 11
1880s
11 births
- 1890s 56
1890s
56 births
- 1900s 96
1900s
96 births
- 1910s 410
1910s
410 births
- 1920s 589
1920s
589 births
- 1930s 349
1930s
349 births
- 1940s 248
1940s
248 births
- 1950s 251
1950s
251 births
- 1960s 341
1960s
341 births
- 1970s 435
1970s
435 births
- 1980s 1,081
1980s
1,081 births
- 1990s
1990s
2,248 births
- 2000s
2000s
4,085 births
- 2010s
2010s
5,125 births
- 2020s
2020s
3,230 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 5,125 births (28% of all-time use).
How Mariam compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mariam's total volume
Mariam vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mariam by state
Where Mariam concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 2,524 | 13.6% |
| #2 | California | | 2,139 | 11.5% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 1,331 | 7.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 1,239 | 6.7% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 871 | 4.7% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 813 | 4.4% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 642 | 3.5% |
| #8 | Florida | | 636 | 3.4% |
New York share of Mariam's total US births 13.6%
Even split
2,524 of 18,555 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Mariam appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mariam? ▼
Mariam has been given to 18,555 babies in the U.S. since 1882, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #491 as of the latest data. 623 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Mariam most popular? ▼
Mariam was most popular in the 2010s decade with 5,125 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Mariam most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mariam are New York (2,524 births), California (2,139 births), Michigan (1,331 births).
How long has the name Mariam been used? ▼
Records for Mariam go back to 1882, giving 144 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mariam? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mariam's data
- Mariam's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (5,125 total births) through the 2020s (3,230) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Mariams (2,524 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Mariam
Nearby Names Like Mariam
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mariam
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Mariam side by side: Mariam vs Mary Mariam vs Margaret Mariam vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mariam
Scarlet #490
17,709 births · Peak 2015
Meredith #492
77,787 births · Peak 1980
Kora #489
9,541 births · Peak 2022
Cali #493
23,342 births · Peak 2014
Maddison #488
24,063 births · Peak 2009
Mckenzie #494
64,779 births · Peak 2000
Leona #487
113,330 births · Peak 1918
Amanda #495
790,638 births · Peak 1987
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, 1882–2025 (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. "Mariam: #491 Girls' Name - 18,555 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mariam. 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 Mariam 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.