Name comparison · girl names
Maria vs. Mary
In 2025, Maria leads at #87 among U.S. girls' names, with Mary at #125. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Maria | Mary |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Comeback |
| 2025 rank | #87 | #125 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,887 | 2,230 |
| All-time peak | #30 in 1975 | #1 in 1880 |
| Uniqueness score | 21 / 100 | 24 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Texas (#50) | Alabama (#6) |