How Many People Are Named Marise?

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

Marise
Very Rare
Old French

Marise is a rare, feminine name with origins in Old French, meaning 'to exalt'. Only 132 people named Marise live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,507,271 Americans. The majority of those named Marise are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~132
Living in US
1 in 2,507,271
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To exalt
🌐
Origin
Old French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Dignified Resolute
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

25,688
Worldwide Bearers
#31,334
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
12,731
🇭🇹 Haiti
4,877
🇺🇸 United States
1,097
🇨🇬 Congo
954
🇪🇬 Egypt
889
🇨🇦 Canada
730
🇳🇱 Netherlands
692
🇿🇦 South Africa
648
🇫🇷 France
634
🇨🇩 DR Congo
377

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
132 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (4%)
274
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 285 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
98

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

📜 Marise Through the Generations

Marise has been a name that's seen its peak in the early 20th century, specifically in 1920 when there were 15 births. Since then, the name has maintained a stable presence, with only minor fluctuations. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over 60 years of age, with 96% of the 132 living bearers falling into this age group. This demographic skew suggests that Marise is a name deeply rooted in the past, cherished by older generations and less commonly adopted by younger ones.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marise's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Marise

How Many People Have the Name Marise?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 132 people in the United States currently share the name Marise. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,507,271 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marise a Common or Rare Name?

Marise 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 Marise Mean?

Marise means "to exalt" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marise Most Popular?

The name Marise reached peak popularity in 1920, with 15 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 Marise?

Approximately 132 people named Marise live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 285. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,507,271 Americans.

Is Marise a rare name?

Marise is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,507,271 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marise mean?

Marise means "to exalt" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Marise more male or female?

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

When was Marise most popular?

Marise peaked in 1920 with 15 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 US132
All-Time Births285
1 in X1 in 2,507,271
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1920
World Rank#31,334
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.