Maranda
Every Maranda since 1886 — 11,436 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maranda
Maranda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,403 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 11,436 American babies have been named Maranda. Its peak came in 1994, when 616 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maranda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maranda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,403 |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,805 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,532 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,010 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,314 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,510 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,298 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,702 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,938 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,067 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,077 |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,153 |
| 2012 | 59 | #2,928 |
| 2011 | 57 | #3,005 |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,743 |
| 2009 | 82 | #2,368 |
| 2008 | 96 | #2,118 |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,798 |
| 2006 | 121 | #1,730 |
| 2005 | 156 | #1,385 |
| 2004 | 167 | #1,286 |
| 2003 | 163 | #1,282 |
| 2002 | 189 | #1,111 |
| 2001 | 240 | #927 |
| 2000 | 254 | #868 |
| 1995 | 614 | #424 |
| 1990 | 380 | #597 |
| 1985 | 320 | #598 |
| 1980 | 378 | #514 |
| 1975 | 146 | #902 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,487 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,239 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,945 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,595 |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,184 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,240 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,697 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 10 | #1,285 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,527 |
| 1890 | 8 | #1,062 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maranda in 2025?
Maranda ranked #16,403 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maranda?
11,436 babies have been named Maranda in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maranda most popular?
Maranda peaked in 1994, when 616 newborns received the name.
Is Maranda a boy or girl name?
Maranda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maranda rising or falling?
Maranda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.