Total births
40
Girls' name · since 1976
Mariatheresa
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 40 babies named Mariatheresa, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 40
- total births
- 1976–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
40 girls have been named Mariatheresa since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Mariatheresa recorded 40 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 1985.
- 40 total births
- 1976–1985 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
40 girls have been named Mariatheresa since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1985.
- 40
- total births
- 1976–1985
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Mariatheresa was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
7 babies were named Mariatheresa in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Mariatheresa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mariatheresa's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mariatheresa at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Mariatheresa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1985
- Peak year (1981)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Mariatheresa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Mariatheresa's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Mariatheresa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 21 births (53% of all-time use).
Mariatheresa by state
Where Mariatheresa concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 12.5% |
California share of Mariatheresa's total US births 12.5%
5 of 40 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mariatheresa? ▼
Mariatheresa has been given to 40 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1985. 7 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Mariatheresa most popular? ▼
Mariatheresa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Mariatheresa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mariatheresa are California (5 births).
How long has the name Mariatheresa been used? ▼
Records for Mariatheresa go back to 1976, giving 10 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Mariatheresa? ▼
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 Mariatheresa's data
- Mariatheresa's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 1980s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Mariatheresas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mariatheresa
Nearby Names Like Mariatheresa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mariatheresa
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 Mariatheresa side by side: Mariatheresa vs Mary Mariatheresa vs Margaret Mariatheresa vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1976–1985 (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. "Mariatheresa: Baby Name Since 1976 - 40 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mariatheresa. 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 Mariatheresa 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 July 2026.