Maryland
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-uhl-uhnd ]
Maryland is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,677 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Maryland first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 317 babies have been named Maryland in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maryland is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,677 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,677
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Maryland is also used as a boy name, ranked #19805.
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About the Name Maryland
Maryland is a girl name .
Is Maryland a boy or girl name? Maryland is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,677 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,805. Maryland is more commonly used as a boy name.
Maryland is currently ranked #70,677 in popularity for girl 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.
Alternative spellings of Maryland include Mary, Maryam, Maryjane, Maryann, Maryn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis