Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Marico

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

Marico Limited is an Indian multinational consumer goods company, headquartered in Mumbai. Marico is present in over 25 countries across Asia and Africa. It owns brands in categories of hair care, skin care, edible oils, health foods, male grooming, and fabric care.

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#2,568 (1979)

Total Babies

399

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2020

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#2568

Peak Rank

399

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Marico

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Marico Limited was established on 13 October 1988 under the name of Marico Foods Limited. Later, in 1989 the name of the company was changed from Marico Foods Limited to Marico Industries Limited. The first international office for Marico was set up in Dubai in 1992. Marico was listed on the Indian stock exchange in 1996. Timeline 1974 – Harsh Mariwala set up a branded national distribution network for Parachute . 1990 – Marico was established in India. 1991 – Marico launched Hair & Care, a non-sticky hair oil. Sweekar sunflower oil went national. 1992 – Marico established its first overseas o

The Story of Marico

Marico first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 18 Maricos were born — ranking #2,568 that year. As of 2026, Marico ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 399 Maricos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Marico

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marico 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 Marico

What does the name Marico mean?

How popular is Marico in 2026?

In 2026, Marico ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Marico most popular?

Marico reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #2,568 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

Marico has historically been most popular in Tennessee. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marico.

Is Marico a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Marico?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marico include Cantrell, Hanif, Atif. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marico

Marico is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 399 births in the dataset. Marico's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #2,568. Use the chart and map above to compare Marico'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.