Name comparison · girl names
Margaret vs. Maria
In 2025, Maria leads at #87 among U.S. girls' names, with Margaret at #112. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Margaret | Maria |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #112 | #87 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,436 | 2,887 |
| All-time peak | #3 in 1891 | #30 in 1975 |
| Uniqueness score | 23 / 100 | 21 / 100 |
| Strongest state | District of Columbia (#21) | Texas (#50) |