How Many People Are Named Ma?
Complete statistics for the name Ma: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ma, a rare female name, is held by just 572 people in the US, making up 1 in 576,743 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1990 with 31 births; today, it's stable but still considered very rare.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 630 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ma Through the Generations
Ma has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1990 with 31 births. Currently, there are 572 individuals bearing this name in the United States, with an average age of 40 years. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 30% under 30, 56% aged 30-60, and 14% over 60, indicating a balanced generational representation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ma's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ma
How Many People Have the Name Ma?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 38,387 people in the United States currently share the name Ma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,634 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Ma a Common or Rare Name?
Ma is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ma Mean?
Ma means "creative variant of Ma" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ma in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ma Most Popular?
The name Ma reached peak popularity in 1990, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ma?
Approximately 38,387 people named Ma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 38,387. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,634 Americans.
Is Ma a rare name?
Ma is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,634 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ma mean?
Ma means "creative variant of Ma" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ma more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ma are male and 100% are female.
When was Ma most popular?
Ma peaked in 1990 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.