How Many People Are Named Maris?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Maris
Very Rare
2,855
Estimated People
1 in 115,587
1 in X Americans
2018
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
232 (8%)
♀ Female
2,623 (92%)
8%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 40

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 46
Georgia 10
Illinois 32
Indiana 17
Michigan 5
Missouri 5
North Carolina 5
New York 128
Ohio 28
Pennsylvania 16
Texas 51
Washington 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Maris

How Many People Have the Name Maris in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,855 people in the United States currently share the name Maris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 115,587 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 Maris a Common or Rare Name?

Maris 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 Maris Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Maris Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Maris in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female. Maris 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 Maris Most Popular?

The name Maris reached peak popularity in 2018, with 63 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Maris Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Maris 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 Maris?

Approximately 2,855 people in the United States share the name Maris, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Maris a rare name?

Maris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 115,587 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maris mean?

The meaning and origin of Maris 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 Maris more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Maris are male and 92% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Maris most popular?

The name Maris reached its peak in 2018, with 63 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 People2,855
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 115,587
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year2018
Male %8%
Female %92%

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