How Many People Are Named Maricel?

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

Maricel
Very Rare
Filipino

Maricel is a rare Filipino name, with only 449 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 735,197 Americans. The majority of those named Maricel are now in their forties, with the name peaking in popularity back in 1990.

~449
Living in US
1 in 735,197
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Maria
🌐
Origin
Filipino
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Caring Determined Compassionate
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

370,258
Worldwide Bearers
#2,811
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
328,469
🇦🇷 Argentina
9,098
🇨🇺 Cuba
6,899
🇨🇴 Colombia
5,732
🇨🇱 Chile
4,849
🇺🇸 United States
3,086
🇷🇴 Romania
2,909
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1,663
🇹🇼 Taiwan
989
🇵🇾 Paraguay
768

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
449 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
86
Would be under 30 (18%)
364
Would be 30–60 (78%)
15
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 465 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
100

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

📜 Maricel Through the Generations

Maricel, a name that carries a rich heritage from the Philippines, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1990 when 23 babies were given this name. Today, the name is held by approximately 449 individuals, with the average age sitting at around 40 years old. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant portion of Maricels are in their thirties and forties, indicating a steady generational shift where the name remains popular among older demographics while maintaining a modest presence among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 72
New York 10

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maricel's Filipino roots

📄 About the Name Maricel

How Many People Have the Name Maricel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 449 people in the United States currently share the name Maricel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 735,197 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maricel a Common or Rare Name?

Maricel 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.

What Does the Name Maricel Mean?

Maricel means "creative variant of Maria" and comes from Filipino origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Maricel Most Popular?

The name Maricel reached peak popularity in 1990, with 23 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 Maricel?

Approximately 449 people named Maricel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 465. That works out to roughly 1 in 735,197 Americans.

Is Maricel a rare name?

Maricel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 735,197 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maricel mean?

Maricel means "creative variant of Maria" and comes from Filipino origins.

Is Maricel more male or female?

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

When was Maricel most popular?

Maricel peaked in 1990 with 23 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 US449
All-Time Births465
1 in X1 in 735,197
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1990
World Rank#2,811
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.