Girls name · California
Maria in California
Maria was the 74th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 372 babies named Maria that year. Since 1910, California families have named 105,796 babies Maria.
Popularity over time
Maria in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 24 | 74th |
| 1926 | 300 | 24th |
| 1943 | 242 | 67th |
| 1959 | 997 | 38th |
| 1976 | 1,923 | 4th |
| 1992 | 2,350 | 11th |
| 2009 | 731 | 47th |
| 2025 | 372 | 74th |
Its rank among girls names in California held near 74th between 1910 and 2025.
The most babies named Maria in California in a single year was 2,383, in 1991. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1974.
Across the country, Maria reached its best rank of 2nd in Texas (1973). See Maria in every state →
How popular is Maria in California?
Maria was the 74th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 372 babies named Maria that year. Since 1910, California families have named 105,796 babies Maria.
How many babies are named Maria in California?
In 2025, 372 babies were named Maria in California. The most babies named Maria in California in a single year was 2,383, in 1991.
What is the rank of Maria in California?
Maria ranked 74th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1974.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.