Rising since 1985, #260 for girls today.
Popularity of Mariana since 1888
Babies named Mariana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 35 |
| 1900s | 80 |
| 1910s | 271 |
| 1920s | 412 |
| 1930s | 322 |
| 1940s | 306 |
| 1950s | 314 |
| 1960s | 486 |
| 1970s | 1,025 |
| 1980s | 2,291 |
| 1990s | 6,121 |
| 2000s | 15,830 |
| 2010s | 11,013 |
| 2020s | 7,371 |
Meaning & origin
Mariana has been in steady use in the United States since at least 1888, the first year it appeared in Social Security records. It reached its peak popularity in 2005, when it ranked higher than its current position of 260. The name has been rising in usage since 1985, reflecting a broader trend toward romantic, vowel-rich names of Latin heritage. Geographically, Mariana is most common in Rhode Island, Arizona, and New Mexico, states with large Hispanic populations. Its consistent appeal owes much to its melodic sound and its dual connection to both the sea and the Virgin Mary, giving it a timeless yet modern feel.
Mariana is a feminine given name derived from the Latin Marianus, a family name meaning 'of Marius' or 'of Mars.' It has also been interpreted as a blend of Maria and Ana. The name has been used across Romance and Slavic languages since the Middle Ages, often in honor of the Virgin Mary.
Where Mariana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mariana” around the world
Where Mariana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Ana, Mara, Marian
Sibling names for Mariana
Names that share Mariana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Valentina, Camila, Isabella, Lucia, Abril, Carolina, Catarina, Esmeralda, Fabiola, Fernanda, Francisca, Julissa, Lorena, Luciana, Lupita, Manuela, Rosalinda, Alejandrina, Aleyda, Anayeli, Bibiana, Carlota, Cesia, Dariana, Darianna, Estephanie, Fabiana, Florencia, Marlana, Nidia, Priscila, Rosana, Samanta, Viridiana, Yanet, Yanira, Analilia, Analucia, Anapaula, Anasofia, Andreia, Biridiana, Brianca, Cesilia, Cintia, Cipriana, Dallana, Estephania, Idania, Ivania, Izamar, Karianna, Loriana, Madalena, Mariangel, Monserat, Nicolasa, Sabreena, Santanna, Terriana, Xaviera, Yaneth, Yuriana, Adiana, Anabela, Anajulia, Anallely, Biviana, Cariana, Darielys, Elisandra, Genoveva, Geovana, Hiliana, Jazmarie, Maricia, Martiza, Morelia, Rosangela, Syriana, Varonica, Zamantha, Eduarda, Heloisa, Marijose, Adriyana, Amariona, Anacarolina, Anarely, Antonieta, Caralina, Cintya, Dayannara, Jariana, Josanna, Keriana, Korayma, Korianna, Lorenna, Marializ, Montzerrat, Tariana, Ximenna, Yariana, Yarimar, Yarissa, Yobana, Yuridiana
Brothers: Sebastian, Mateo, Santiago, Gabriel, Julian, Alberto, Anibal, Camilo, Carmelo, Cortez, Gilberto, Jovany, Lazaro, Rodolfo, Ronaldo, Santos, Ulises, Catarino, Esequiel, Geraldo, Jeronimo, Lisandro, Matheus, Osbaldo, Osvaldo, Patricio, Paulino, Romello, Tiago, Victoriano, Antonyo, Cristoval, Denilson, Dmarco, Elisandro, Estuardo, Fabricio, Froylan, Henrique, Hernando, Jeancarlo, Jeovani, Lizandro, Recardo, Reginaldo, Romario, Romelo, Tamarion, Toriano, Yovanny, Alexio, Altonio, Crisanto, Cristino, Damarious, Feliciano, Jarian, Jermarion, Joangel, Jobany, Leovardo, Luisenrique, Maciel, Maurico, Rodriques, Bolivar, Damarea, Edenilson, Everado, Indalecio, Izaias, Josuel, Jovann, Laureano, Luian, Mareon, Maximiano, Rivaldo, Romaldo, Silviano, Vitor
Names like Mariana
Names whose popularity has moved with Mariana's over the last 50 years.
