Girl · #16,763 in 2026

Maricel

Name: Popularity of the name Maricel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Maricel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,763

Peak Rank

#4,230 (1990)

Total Babies

465

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2011

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#4230

Peak Rank

465

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maricel

Maricel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 23 Maricels were born — ranking #4,230 that year. As of 2026, Maricel ranks #16,763 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 465 Maricels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Maricel

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

Marisol
Myricyl
Morsel
Morsal
Mariscal
Marissa
Marisa
Marcel
Maricle
Marcelle
Marcil
Morrisville

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maricel

What does the name Maricel mean?

Maricel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maricel in 2026?

In 2026, Maricel ranks #16,763 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Maricel most popular?

Maricel reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #4,230 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maricel most popular?

Maricel has historically been most popular in California, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maricel.

Is Maricel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Maricel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Maricel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maricel include Jovonna, Damonica, Saidah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maricel

Maricel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 465 births in the dataset. Maricel's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #4,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Maricel'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.