Here Are the Most Prominent Marijuana Strains in the United States Right Now

Key Points
  • There are over 1,000 active marijuana strains being sold in the recreational market in the United States.
  • Despite the large variety, certain strains have remained popular for years or even decades.
  • Data from readers, Leafly, and state regulatory agencies was used to determine the most popular strains in the country.
  • The top 5 most popular strains currently are Gelato, Wedding Cake, Girl Scout Cookies, and Chemdawg.

Sour Diesel (Photo credit: Leafly.com).

In Massachusetts alone, there is over 700 active marijuana strains being sold throughout the state, according to data from the state’s Cannabis Control Commission. When you account for the other 20 states that currently have an active recreational marijuana market (soon to be 22 with Delaware and Minnesota), there are well over 1,000.

Despite this incredible variety, several strains are clearly more prominent than most, include several who have retained their popularity for years or even decades. With that in mind, using data provided to us by our readers, Leafly, and multiple state regulatory agencies, below are the 10 most popular marijuana strains in the United States right now.

Gelato.

Wedding Cake.

Girl Scout Cookies.

Chemdawg.

 

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