Mariska
Every Mariska since 1971 — 1,019 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mariska
Mariska is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,607 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,019 American babies have been named Mariska. Its peak came in 2007, when 107 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 Mariska stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mariska year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,607 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,899 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,514 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,341 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,817 |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,606 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,850 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,284 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,490 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,675 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,517 |
| 2013 | 37 | #4,056 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,301 |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,715 |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,606 |
| 2009 | 65 | #2,772 |
| 2008 | 84 | #2,329 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1,933 |
| 2006 | 95 | #2,077 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,990 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,963 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,987 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,753 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,664 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,629 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,240 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,359 |
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Famous people named Mariska
- Mariska Hargitay Actor · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mariska in 2025?
Mariska ranked #10,607 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mariska?
1,019 babies have been named Mariska in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mariska most popular?
Mariska peaked in 2007, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Mariska a boy or girl name?
Mariska is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mariska rising or falling?
Mariska is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mariska?
Well-known people named Mariska include Mariska Hargitay (actor).