How Many People Are Named Marites?

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

Marites
Very Rare
Tagalog

Marites is a rare Filipino name, with only 1 in 4,704,649 Americans bearing it today. That's just 70 people in the US! Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1978.

~70
Living in US
1 in 4,704,649
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Filipino name
🌐
Origin
Tagalog
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Caring Resilient Determined
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

271,142
Worldwide Bearers
#3,872
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
266,015
🇺🇸 United States
2,689
🇨🇦 Canada
529
🇹🇼 Taiwan
415
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇧🇭 Bahrain
133
🇬🇧 England
114
🇪🇸 Spain
99
🇶🇦 Qatar
69
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
68

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
70 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
73
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 73 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
50
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
100

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

📜 Marites Through the Generations

Marites, a name steeped in Filipino heritage, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1978 when 11 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 70 people named Marites living in the country, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that the name is held dear by those who grew up during its heyday, maintaining a strong connection to its cultural roots while remaining relatively uncommon among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 22

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marites's Tagalog roots

📄 About the Name Marites

How Many People Have the Name Marites?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 70 people in the United States currently share the name Marites. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,704,649 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marites a Common or Rare Name?

Marites 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 Marites Mean?

Marites means "Filipino name" and comes from Tagalog origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marites Most Popular?

The name Marites reached peak popularity in 1978, with 11 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 Marites?

Approximately 70 people named Marites live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 73. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,704,649 Americans.

Is Marites a rare name?

Marites is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,704,649 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marites mean?

Marites means "Filipino name" and comes from Tagalog origins.

Is Marites more male or female?

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

When was Marites most popular?

Marites peaked in 1978 with 11 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 US70
All-Time Births73
1 in X1 in 4,704,649
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1978
World Rank#3,872
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.