Maryland, derived from the Latin 'Maria Land' meaning 'Land of Mary', is an intriguing given name often used for females. It gained popularity during the 19th century and has since been favored by parents looking for a unique yet meaningful name for their daughters.
The name Maryland experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 983 births recorded between 1901 and 2020. The number of births peaked at 33 in 1927 and dipped as low as 5 on several occasions, most recently in 2016 and 2020. There were notably fewer births in the early years, with only one year (1915) having more than 15 births before 1924. After 1924, there was a marked increase in births, with many years exceeding 15 births, although there were still periods of decline. Overall, Maryland was most popular as a baby name during the mid-1920s to late 1930s and early 1940s.