Total births
983
Unisex name · since 1901
Maryland
Maryland has 983 recorded births since 1901 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1927 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 983
- total births
- 1901–2020
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
983 girls have been named Maryland since 1901, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Maryland has 983 recorded births among girls since 1901, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1940s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 2020.
- 983 total births
- 1901–2020 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
983 girls have been named Maryland since 1901, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2020.
- 983
- total births
- 1901–2020
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Maryland was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
33 babies were named Maryland in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Maryland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Maryland's full recorded timeline at 1945, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1902, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1927 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Maryland at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Maryland popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–2020
- Peak year (1927)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Maryland popularity over time - boys
316 total births recorded since 1884 (Maryland as boys' name)
Maryland by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Maryland's strongest decade.
201 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Maryland births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 33
1900s
33 births
- 1910s
1910s
91 births
- 1920s
1920s
184 births
- 1930s
1930s
157 births
- 1940s
1940s
201 births
- 1950s
1950s
137 births
- 1960s
1960s
93 births
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 201 births (20% of all-time use).
How Maryland 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 Maryland's total volume
Maryland vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maryland by state
Where Maryland concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Maryland share of Maryland's total US births 0.7%
Even split
7 of 983 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maryland? ▼
983 babies have been named Maryland since 1901. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1927 with 33 births.
When was Maryland most popular? ▼
Maryland was most popular in the 1940s decade with 201 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Maryland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maryland are Maryland (7 births), Florida (5 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Maryland a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Maryland is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 983 births, and as a boy's name it has 316 births.
How long has the name Maryland been used? ▼
Maryland has been recorded in Social Security data since 1901, spanning 120 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Maryland? ▼
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 Maryland's data
- Maryland's decade-level peak was the 1940s (201 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maryland records the most Marylands (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland 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 Maryland
Nearby Names Like Maryland
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maryland
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 Maryland side by side: Maryland vs Mary Maryland vs Margaret Maryland vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1901–2020 (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. "Maryland: Baby Name Since 1901 - 983 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maryland. 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 Maryland 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.