Mariah
Peaked at #62 nationally in 1998, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Mariah has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Mariah — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#62
in 1998
Current rank
#413
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Mariah reached its peak popularity for girls in 1998, ranking #62 nationally with 5,086 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #137 (2014) to #413 (2024) — a 67% drop.
As of 2024, Mariah ranks #413 nationally for girls, with 756 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #413 | 756 |
| 2023 | #393 | 780 |
| 2022 | #345 | 931 |
| 2021 | #340 | 955 |
| 2020 | #302 | 1,070 |
| 2019 | #276 | 1,196 |
| 2018 | #216 | 1,438 |
| 2017 | #195 | 1,616 |
Mariah — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#4034
in 1992
Last ranked
#9322
in 2014
Years tracked
23
1976–2014
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1976, Mariah reached its peak popularity for boys in 1992, ranking #4034 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Mariah hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2014, when it stood at #9322.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #9,322 | 8 |
| 2011 | #11,752 | 6 |
| 2010 | #11,681 | 6 |
| 2008 | #8,076 | 10 |
| 2005 | #9,771 | 7 |
| 2004 | #6,821 | 11 |
| 2003 | #10,402 | 6 |
| 2002 | #9,042 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Mariah most popular?
Mariah was most popular in 1998, when it ranked #62 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mariah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Mariah?
At least 114,563 babies have been recorded with the name Mariah in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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