Maryland
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl-uhnd ]
Maryland is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,805 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Maryland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 71 babies have been named Maryland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maryland is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,805 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,805
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Maryland is also used as a girl name, ranked #70677.
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About the Name Maryland
Maryland is a boy name .
Is Maryland a boy or girl name? Maryland is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,805 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,677. Maryland is more commonly used as a boy name.
Maryland is currently ranked #19,805 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maryland include Mar, May, Marie, and Maryie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis