How Many People Are Named Marica?

Complete statistics for the name Marica: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marica
Very Rare
Croatian

Marica is a rare female name, with only 835 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 395,121 Americans. That's pretty unique! It peaked in popularity back in 1974 with 33 births.

~835
Living in US
1 in 395,121
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Croatian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Caring
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and philanthropic individuals.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,369
Worldwide Bearers
#15,782
Global Rank
🇭🇷 Croatia
23,469
🇷🇸 Serbia
8,080
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
7,819
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
3,936
🇮🇹 Italy
3,262
🇺🇸 United States
2,222
🇸🇮 Slovenia
1,933
🇫🇯 Fiji
1,726
🇲🇪 Montenegro
1,261
🇩🇪 Germany
885

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
835 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
49
Would be under 30 (5%)
587
Would be 30–60 (64%)
288
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 924 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
52
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marica Through the Generations

Marica has been a stable presence in American naming trends, with its peak year occurring way back in 1974 when 33 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 835 people named Marica living in the United States, reflecting a name that's both classic and modern. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 5% under 30, 64% aged 30-60, and 31% over 60, indicating a name that has maintained its appeal across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 12
California 6
Georgia 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marica's Croatian roots

📄 About the Name Marica

How Many People Have the Name Marica?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 835 people in the United States currently share the name Marica. That works out to roughly 1 in every 395,121 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marica a Common or Rare Name?

Marica is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marica in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marica Most Popular?

The name Marica reached peak popularity in 1974, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marica?

Approximately 835 people named Marica live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 924. That works out to roughly 1 in 395,121 Americans.

Is Marica a rare name?

Marica is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 395,121 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marica mean?

The meaning and origin of Marica are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Marica more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marica are male and 100% are female.

When was Marica most popular?

Marica peaked in 1974 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US835
All-Time Births924
1 in X1 in 395,121
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1974
World Rank#15,782
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.