How Many People Are Named Mariska?

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

Mariska
Very Rare
Hungarian

Mariska means 'little ruler' in Hungarian, making it both rare and regal. Only 1,001 people named Mariska live in the US today, which means 1 in 329,822 Americans have this name. The majority, 92%, are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,001
Living in US
1 in 329,822
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little ruler
🌐
Origin
Hungarian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion and universal love.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

38,767
Worldwide Bearers
#22,805
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
25,411
🇿🇦 South Africa
6,535
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,651
🇸🇷 Suriname
658
🇧🇪 Belgium
657
🇬🇦 Gabon
401
🇺🇸 United States
293
🇷🇺 Russia
274
🇬🇧 England
159
🇳🇿 New Zealand
106

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,001 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
933
Would be under 30 (92%)
77
Would be 30–60 (8%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,010 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Mariska Through the Generations

Mariska has seen its peak popularity in recent years, with 107 births in 2007. Today, most people named Mariska are young, with 933 under 30 and just 77 between 30 and 60. This name's trend shows a decline since its peak, indicating it's a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 61
Pennsylvania 27
Ohio 26
New York 21
Michigan 17
Florida 10
Illinois 10
California 7
Colorado 5
Minnesota 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mariska's Hungarian roots

📄 About the Name Mariska

How Many People Have the Name Mariska?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,001 people in the United States currently share the name Mariska. That works out to roughly 1 in every 329,822 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mariska a Common or Rare Name?

Mariska 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 Mariska Mean?

Mariska means "little ruler" and comes from Hungarian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mariska Most Popular?

The name Mariska reached peak popularity in 2007, with 107 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Mariska?

Approximately 1,001 people named Mariska live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,010. That works out to roughly 1 in 329,822 Americans.

Is Mariska a rare name?

Mariska is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 329,822 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mariska mean?

Mariska means "little ruler" and comes from Hungarian origins.

Is Mariska more male or female?

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

When was Mariska most popular?

Mariska peaked in 2007 with 107 births that year. Current trend: 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 US1,001
All-Time Births1,010
1 in X1 in 329,822
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2007
World Rank#22,805
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.