Masha
From Russian and Ukrainian Ма́ша (Máša).
Every Masha since 1951 — 571 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Masha
Masha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,026 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 571 American babies have been named Masha. Its peak came in 2022, when 33 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 Masha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Masha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,026 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,443 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,334 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,344 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,688 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,431 |
| 2019 | 14 | #8,009 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,723 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,708 |
| 2016 | 21 | #6,114 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,286 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,057 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,752 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,354 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,525 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,962 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,569 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,254 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,956 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,696 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,510 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,385 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,089 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,989 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,697 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,641 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,253 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,912 |
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Famous people named Masha
- Masha Katz Singer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Masha mean?
From Russian and Ukrainian Ма́ша (Máša).
How popular is the name Masha in 2025?
Masha ranked #7,026 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Masha?
571 babies have been named Masha in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Masha most popular?
Masha peaked in 2022, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Masha a boy or girl name?
Masha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Masha rising or falling?
Masha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Masha?
Well-known people named Masha include Masha Katz (singer).