How old is someone named Maria?
The average Maria is 45 years old.
Half of all living Marias are between 28 and 61.
When was Maria popular?
Maria is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1964 but no single era. You'll meet Marias of every age.
Popular names of 1964 · The most popular names of the 1960s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 4,174 | 0 |
| 1910s | 11,430 | 0 |
| 1920s | 22,895 | 450 |
| 1930s | 20,988 | 4,400 |
| 1940s | 35,876 | 21,000 |
| 1950s | 62,808 | 49,000 |
| 1960s | 89,321 | 79,000 |
| 1970s | 77,018 | 72,000 |
| 1980s | 66,714 | 64,000 |
| 1990s | 71,444 | 70,000 |
| 2000s | 57,191 | 57,000 |
| 2010s | 29,037 | 29,000 |
| 2020s | 16,895 | 17,000 |
How many Marias are still alive?
About 460,000 Marias are alive in the US today. That's 81% of the roughly 570,000 babies named Maria since 1880.
Most Marias ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Maria?
About one in four living Marias are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Maria an old name?
Somewhat. Maria is older than 72 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Maria will be 53 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Maria a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.3% of living Marias are women.
Names the same age as Maria
NAME TWIN
Maria's name twin is Shelton. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Shelton's age curve is the closest match to Maria's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Mariyah (15)
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Questions about the name Maria
How old is the average Maria?
The average Maria in the US is 45 years old. The median is 46, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Maria?
About 460,000 Marias are alive in the US today, out of roughly 570,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Maria most popular?
In 1964, when about 10,000 baby girls were named Maria.
Is Maria a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 26% of living Marias, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this