Compare two names
Maria and Mary side by side: Maria peaked in 1964 and Mary in 1921; in 2025 they were given to 2,893 and 2,230 babies.
Maria and Mary, year by year
Girls and boys together; Maria solid, Mary dashed.
| Maria | Mary | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 2,893 | 2,230 |
| Rank 2025 | #87 among girls’ names | #125 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 570,389 | 4,156,654 |
| Peak year | 1964 | 1921 |
| Girls | 99% | 99.6% |
| Alive, estimated | 463,000 | 1.67 million |
| Median age | 46 | 70 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.