How Many People Are Named Maricela?

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

Maricela
Very Rare
Spanish

Maricela has a classic Spanish feel and is very rare, with only 12,517 people named Maricela living in the US today. That's 1 in 26,363 Americans. It peaked in 1977 with 437 births that year.

~12,517
Living in US
1 in 26,363
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Graceful Charming
8
Life Path Number

The number 8 is traditionally associated with prosperity and success. People born under this path number often find themselves achieving financial stability and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,517
Worldwide Bearers
#3,231
Global Rank
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
2,150
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,787
🇷🇴 Romania
1,650
🇪🇸 Spain
469
🇵🇾 Paraguay
282
🇧🇷 Brazil
184
🇦🇷 Argentina
90
🇨🇦 Canada
82
🇵🇭 Philippines
40
🇹🇿 Tanzania
35

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
53 (0%)
♀ Female
12,465 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
3,197
Would be under 30 (24%)
8,670
Would be 30–60 (66%)
1,201
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 13,068 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
51
International
5

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

📜 Maricela Through the Generations

The name Maricela has a rich history, especially in Spanish-speaking cultures, but its usage has declined over the years. With just 13,068 total births across all time, the gap between past popularity and current numbers is quite significant. The majority of Maricelas are aged 30-60, suggesting a generational shift. This name, while once more common, now belongs to a select few, making each person named Maricela a unique part of their community’s heritage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5,369
Texas 3,896
Illinois 771
Arizona 489
Florida 177
Washington 98
New York 73
Oregon 51
Georgia 46
North Carolina 43

✨ Similar Names to Maricela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maricela's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Maricela

How Many People Have the Name Maricela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,517 people in the United States currently share the name Maricela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,363 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maricela a Common or Rare Name?

Maricela 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 Maricela in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Maricela Most Popular?

The name Maricela reached peak popularity in 1977, with 437 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Maricela?

Approximately 12,517 people named Maricela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,068. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,363 Americans.

Is Maricela a rare name?

Maricela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,363 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maricela mean?

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

Is Maricela more male or female?

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

When was Maricela most popular?

Maricela peaked in 1977 with 437 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US12,517
All-Time Births13,068
1 in X1 in 26,363
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1977
World Rank#3,231
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.