How Many People Are Named Maris?

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

Maris
Very Rare
Latin

Maris means 'ocean' in Latin, making it a serene choice for parents. That's just 1 in 135,606 Americans who share this rare female name, with only 2,434 people named Maris alive today. The name peaked in 2020 with 68 births, showing it's still gaining popularity.

~1,762
Living in US
1 in 188,110
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ocean
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Calm Serene Gentle
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,260
Worldwide Bearers
#23,409
Global Rank
🇺🇾 Uruguay
769
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
645
🇦🇷 Argentina
630
🇮🇳 India
618
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
562
🇷🇺 Russia
323
🇪🇨 Ecuador
322
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
317
🇳🇱 Netherlands
247
🇨🇦 Canada
235

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
149 (6%)
♀ Female
2,285 (94%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
1,405
Would be under 30 (49%)
583
Would be 30–60 (20%)
867
Would be over 60 (30%)

All 2,855 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
5

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

📜 Maris Through the Generations

Maris, a name that evokes the vastness of the ocean, has seen a slow but steady rise in popularity over the years. With 2,855 total births recorded since its inception, it's clear that Maris is a name that's becoming increasingly popular among modern parents. As of today, there are 2,434 individuals named Maris living in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name. The age distribution shows that 1,405 are under 30, 583 are between 30 and 60, and 867 are over 60, suggesting a growing trend towards this name among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 128
Texas 51
California 46
Illinois 32
Ohio 28
Indiana 17
Pennsylvania 16
Georgia 10
Michigan 5
Missouri 5

⭐ Famous People Named Maris

Maris is a primarily female given name with various origins.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maris's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Maris

How Many People Have the Name Maris?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,762 people in the United States currently share the name Maris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 188,110 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maris a Common or Rare Name?

Maris 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 Maris Mean?

Maris means "ocean" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maris in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.

When Was Maris Most Popular?

The name Maris reached peak popularity in 2020, with 68 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Maris?

Approximately 1,762 people named Maris live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,762. That works out to roughly 1 in 188,110 Americans.

Is Maris a rare name?

Maris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 188,110 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maris mean?

Maris means "ocean" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Maris more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Maris are male and 94% are female.

When was Maris most popular?

Maris peaked in 2020 with 68 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US1,762
All-Time Births1,762
1 in X1 in 188,110
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year2020
World Rank#23,409
Male %6%
Female %94%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.