Total births
569
Girls' name · since 1916
Maribell
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 569 babies named Maribell, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 569
- total births
- 1916–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Maribell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 569 have been recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Maribell recorded 569 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2022.
- 569 total births
- 1916–2022 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
569 girls have been named Maribell since 1916, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2022.
- 569
- total births
- 1916–2022
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Maribell was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
25 babies were named Maribell in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
Maribell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maribell's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maribell at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1971
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Maribell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2022
- Peak year (1971)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Maribell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Maribell's strongest decade.
154 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Maribell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
96 births
- 1970s
1970s
154 births
- 1980s
1980s
86 births
- 1990s
1990s
63 births
- 2000s
2000s
69 births
- 2010s
2010s
79 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 154 births (27% of all-time use).
How Maribell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Maribell's total volume
Maribell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maribell by state
Where Maribell concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 77 | 13.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 60 | 10.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 6 | 1.1% |
California share of Maribell's total US births 13.5%
Even split
77 of 569 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maribell? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 569 babies named Maribell. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 25 births.
When was Maribell most popular? ▼
Maribell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 154 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Maribell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maribell are California (77 births), New York (60 births), New Jersey (6 births).
How long has the name Maribell been used? ▼
Maribell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 107 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Maribell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maribell's data
- Maribell's decade-level peak was the 1970s (154 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Maribells (77 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maribell
Nearby Names Like Maribell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maribell
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Maribell side by side: Maribell vs Mary Maribell vs Margaret Maribell vs Maria
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maribell: Baby Name Since 1916 - 569 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maribell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maribell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.