How Many People Are Named Mariza?

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

Mariza
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Mariza is a unique name with roots in modern American coinage, making it stand out among traditional names. With only 1,107 people named Mariza living in the US today, you're one in 298,066 Americans who knows someone with this rare name. The name peaked in popularity in 2005 with 47 births, showing a declining trend since then.

~1,107
Living in US
1 in 298,066
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern American coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

98,249
Worldwide Bearers
#10,361
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
52,946
🇲🇿 Mozambique
12,480
🇵🇭 Philippines
6,548
🇦🇴 Angola
5,263
🇲🇽 Mexico
3,481
🇵🇪 Peru
3,429
🇵🇾 Paraguay
2,700
🇺🇸 United States
1,976
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,404
🇿🇦 South Africa
701

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,107 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
369
Would be under 30 (32%)
736
Would be 30–60 (64%)
37
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 1,142 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
75
International
99

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

📜 Mariza Through the Generations

Mariza has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 2005. Today, it's considered very rare, with just 1,107 individuals bearing the name across the United States. The average age of those named Mariza is 37, indicating that the name is predominantly associated with younger generations. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant majority in the 30-60 age range, with 369 under 30 and 37 over 60, suggesting a modern, newer-generation name that's been around long enough to see some older bearers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 311
Texas 189
New York 24
Illinois 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mariza's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Mariza

How Many People Have the Name Mariza?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,107 people in the United States currently share the name Mariza. That works out to roughly 1 in every 298,066 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mariza a Common or Rare Name?

Mariza 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 Mariza Mean?

Mariza means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mariza Most Popular?

The name Mariza reached peak popularity in 2005, with 47 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 Mariza?

Approximately 1,107 people named Mariza live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,142. That works out to roughly 1 in 298,066 Americans.

Is Mariza a rare name?

Mariza is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 298,066 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mariza mean?

Mariza means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Mariza more male or female?

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

When was Mariza most popular?

Mariza peaked in 2005 with 47 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 US1,107
All-Time Births1,142
1 in X1 in 298,066
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year2005
World Rank#10,361
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.