How Many People Are Named Mariam?

Complete statistics for the name Mariam in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Mariam
Very Rare
17,964
Estimated People
1 in 18,370
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
5 (0%)
♀ Female
17,959 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 28

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 17
Arizona 173
California 2,090
Colorado 118
Connecticut 52
DC 37
Florida 604
Georgia 349
Iowa 10
Illinois 848
Indiana 153
Kansas 10
Kentucky 57
Louisiana 72
Massachusetts 279
Maryland 376
Michigan 1,274
Minnesota 218
Missouri 115
North Carolina 227
Nebraska 5
New Jersey 786
Nevada 5
New York 2,451
Ohio 583
Oklahoma 15
Oregon 10
Pennsylvania 613
Rhode Island 6
South Carolina 13
Tennessee 220
Texas 1,192
Utah 13
Virginia 586
Washington 231
Wisconsin 51
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Mariam

How Many People Have the Name Mariam in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,964 people in the United States currently share the name Mariam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,370 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Mariam a Common or Rare Name?

Mariam is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Mariam Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Mariam are covered in full on the Mariam name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Mariam Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Mariam in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Mariam is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Mariam Most Popular?

The name Mariam reached peak popularity in 2024, with 621 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Mariam Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Mariam across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mariam?

Approximately 17,964 people in the United States share the name Mariam, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Mariam a rare name?

Mariam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,370 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mariam mean?

The meaning and origin of Mariam is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Mariam more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mariam are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Mariam most popular?

The name Mariam reached its peak in 2024, with 621 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People17,964
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 18,370
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2024
Male %0%
Female %100%

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