Mariana
Latinized form of Marian, ultimately from Mary or Mary + Ann.
Every Mariana since 1888 — 45,972 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mariana
Mariana is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #261 in 2025 with 1,192 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 45,972 American babies have been named Mariana. Its peak came in 2005, when 2,069 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Mariana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mariana 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 | 1,192 | #261 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,301 | #243 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,252 | #245 | — | — |
| 2022 | 1,257 | #243 | — | — |
| 2021 | 1,229 | #251 | — | — |
| 2020 | 1,140 | #273 | — | — |
| 2019 | 1,249 | #266 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,157 | #286 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,090 | #300 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,118 | #292 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,091 | #297 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,012 | #332 | — | — |
| 2013 | 953 | #339 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,027 | #315 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,062 | #298 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,254 | #261 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,482 | #219 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,682 | #198 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,975 | #177 | 5 | #13,667 |
| 2006 | 1,992 | #176 | 7 | #10,255 |
| 2005 | 2,062 | #165 | 7 | #9,772 |
| 2004 | 1,991 | #171 | 6 | #10,848 |
| 2003 | 1,297 | #253 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,240 | #256 | 7 | #9,043 |
| 2001 | 1,164 | #270 | — | — |
| 2000 | 945 | #331 | — | — |
| 1995 | 619 | #417 | 7 | #7,507 |
| 1990 | 474 | #508 | — | — |
| 1985 | 212 | #792 | — | — |
| 1980 | 242 | #704 | 8 | #4,788 |
| 1975 | 122 | #1,003 | — | — |
| 1970 | 74 | #1,414 | — | — |
| 1965 | 46 | #1,662 | — | — |
| 1960 | 38 | #1,846 | — | — |
| 1955 | 29 | #2,005 | — | — |
| 1950 | 29 | #1,781 | — | — |
| 1945 | 32 | #1,438 | — | — |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,572 | — | — |
| 1935 | 38 | #1,156 | — | — |
| 1930 | 42 | #1,154 | — | — |
| 1925 | 55 | #1,016 | — | — |
| 1920 | 40 | #1,223 | — | — |
| 1915 | 30 | #1,304 | — | — |
| 1910 | 16 | #1,151 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,840 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,390 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,530 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,456 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Mariana
- Mariana Victoria of Spain Companion · 1718–1781
- Mariana of Austria Nobleman · 1634–1696
- Mariana Alcoforado Writer · 1640–1723
- Mariana Ximenes Actor · b. 1981
- Mariana Popova Singer · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariana mean?
Latinized form of Marian, ultimately from Mary or Mary + Ann.
How popular is the name Mariana in 2025?
Mariana ranked #261 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,192 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mariana?
45,972 babies have been named Mariana in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mariana most popular?
Mariana peaked in 2005, when 2,069 newborns received the name.
Is Mariana a boy or girl name?
Mariana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mariana rising or falling?
Mariana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mariana?
Well-known people named Mariana include Mariana Victoria of Spain (companion), Mariana of Austria (nobleman), Mariana Alcoforado (writer).