Mariam
Every Mariam since 1882 — 18,560 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mariam
Mariam is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #505 in 2025 with 589 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 18,560 American babies have been named Mariam. Its peak came in 2024, when 623 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Mariam stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mariam year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 589 | #505 | — | — |
| 2024 | 623 | #491 | — | — |
| 2023 | 568 | #534 | — | — |
| 2022 | 528 | #570 | — | — |
| 2021 | 467 | #634 | — | — |
| 2020 | 455 | #637 | — | — |
| 2019 | 533 | #570 | — | — |
| 2018 | 561 | #554 | — | — |
| 2017 | 556 | #555 | — | — |
| 2016 | 570 | #547 | — | — |
| 2015 | 549 | #564 | — | — |
| 2014 | 540 | #568 | — | — |
| 2013 | 463 | #607 | — | — |
| 2012 | 458 | #624 | — | — |
| 2011 | 419 | #675 | — | — |
| 2010 | 476 | #619 | — | — |
| 2009 | 441 | #664 | — | — |
| 2008 | 441 | #689 | — | — |
| 2007 | 424 | #689 | — | — |
| 2006 | 410 | #692 | — | — |
| 2005 | 459 | #616 | — | — |
| 2004 | 405 | #680 | — | — |
| 2003 | 409 | #650 | — | — |
| 2002 | 378 | #671 | — | — |
| 2001 | 368 | #679 | — | — |
| 2000 | 350 | #682 | — | — |
| 1995 | 198 | #951 | — | — |
| 1990 | 159 | #1,103 | — | — |
| 1985 | 113 | #1,223 | — | — |
| 1980 | 86 | #1,430 | — | — |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,310 | — | — |
| 1970 | 28 | #2,623 | — | — |
| 1965 | 35 | #1,972 | — | — |
| 1960 | 23 | #2,554 | — | — |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,315 | — | — |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,891 | — | — |
| 1945 | 23 | #1,779 | — | — |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,571 | — | — |
| 1935 | 27 | #1,433 | — | — |
| 1930 | 49 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 1925 | 59 | #972 | — | — |
| 1920 | 70 | #870 | — | — |
| 1915 | 54 | #897 | — | — |
| 1910 | 13 | #1,310 | — | — |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,640 | — | — |
| 1900 | 14 | #1,042 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,294 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Mariam
- Mariam Baouardy Religious figure · 1846–1878
- Mariam al-Asturlabi Astronomer · b. 950
- Mariam Aslamazian Painter · 1907–2006
- Mariam Mamadashvili Singer · b. 2005
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mariam in 2025?
Mariam ranked #505 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 589 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mariam?
18,560 babies have been named Mariam in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mariam most popular?
Mariam peaked in 2024, when 623 newborns received the name.
Is Mariam a boy or girl name?
Mariam is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mariam rising or falling?
Mariam is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mariam?
Well-known people named Mariam include Mariam Baouardy (religious figure), Mariam al-Asturlabi (astronomer), Mariam Aslamazian (painter).