Name meaning & stats
Maria
Maria (Hebrew origin). 506,304 US babies since 1940, peak 1964. Notable Marias are 1.3× over-represented as professors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Hebrew
From Miryam, via Greek and Latin.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1964
506,304 US babies were named Maria between 1940 and 2025.
Where Marias end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 0.8× | High · 52 people |
| Politician | 1.2× | High · 40 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | High · 38 people |
| Professor | 1.3× | High · 30 people |
Among notable women who are professors, Marias show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Maria has a surprise career: 1.3×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 76% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1964)