How Many People Are Named Mariana?

Complete statistics for the name Mariana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mariana
Very Rare
Spanish/Portuguese

Mariana means 'of the sea' and has a rare charm, with just 1 in 7,671 Americans bearing this name. There are around 43,017 people named Mariana living in the US today, making it a genuinely modern name with 79% under 30.

~245
Living in US
1 in 1,352,854
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Of the sea
🌐
Origin
Spanish/Portuguese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Sensitive Intuitive Passionate
3
Life Path Number

Life path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

255,788
Worldwide Bearers
#576
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
25,263
🇪🇸 Spain
22,367
🇨🇴 Colombia
20,017
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
19,456
🇹🇿 Tanzania
17,208
🇨🇱 Chile
15,868
🇲🇿 Mozambique
15,360
🇺🇾 Uruguay
9,476
🇵🇪 Peru
9,275
🇿🇦 South Africa
8,184

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
82 (0%)
♀ Female
42,934 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
35,468
Would be under 30 (79%)
7,269
Would be 30–60 (16%)
2,033
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 44,770 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
80
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mariana Through the Generations

Mariana peaked in popularity in 2005 with 2,069 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, the majority of those named Mariana are under 30, with 35,468 individuals falling into this category. The name's trend shows a slow decline, indicating it's still favored among younger parents but not as much as it once was.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10,589
Texas 8,320
Florida 2,798
New York 2,022
Illinois 1,961
Arizona 1,671
New Jersey 989
Georgia 988
Massachusetts 817
North Carolina 797

⭐ Famous People Named Mariana

Mariana is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The masculine equivalent is Marianus, which is derived from Marius. Marianus became Mariano in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.…

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✨ Similar Names to Mariana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mariana's Spanish/Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Mariana

How Many People Have the Name Mariana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 245 people in the United States currently share the name Mariana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,352,854 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mariana a Common or Rare Name?

Mariana is classified as Very Rare. 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 Mariana Mean?

Mariana means "of the sea" and comes from Spanish/Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mariana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mariana Most Popular?

The name Mariana reached peak popularity in 2005, with 2,069 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Mariana?

Approximately 245 people named Mariana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 245. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,352,854 Americans.

Is Mariana a rare name?

Mariana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,352,854 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mariana mean?

Mariana means "of the sea" and comes from Spanish/Portuguese origins.

Is Mariana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mariana are male and 100% are female.

When was Mariana most popular?

Mariana peaked in 2005 with 2,069 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US245
All-Time Births245
1 in X1 in 1,352,854
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2005
World Rank#576
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.