Girl · #12,237 in 2026

Maribell

Current Rank
#12,237
Peak Rank
#2,801 (1971)
Total Babies
569
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
2022
Last Year
1971
Peak Year
#2801
Peak Rank
569
Total Count
58
Years Active

The Story of Maribell

Maribell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1971, when 25 Maribells were born — ranking #2,801 that year. As of 2026, Maribell ranks #12,237 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 569 Maribells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Maribell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maribell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maribell

What does the name Maribell mean?
Maribell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Maribell in 2026?
In 2026, Maribell ranks #12,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Maribell most popular?
Maribell reached its peak popularity in 1971, ranking #2,801 that year with 25 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Maribell most popular?
Maribell has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maribell.
Is Maribell a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Maribell is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Maribell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maribell include Kristee, Meleah, Nkenge. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maribell

Maribell is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 569 births in the dataset. Maribell's peak popularity came in 1971 when it ranked #2,801. Use the chart and map above to compare Maribell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.