Total births
924
Girls' name · since 1938
Marica
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 924 babies named Marica, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 924
- total births
- 1938–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Marica is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 924 have been recorded since 1938.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marica has been recorded 924 times among girls since 1938, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2005.
- 924 total births
- 1938–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
924 girls have been named Marica since 1938, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 924
- total births
- 1938–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Marica was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
33 babies were named Marica in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Marica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marica splits its recorded history at 1972: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1938 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marica at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1938
Marica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2005
- Peak year (1974)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Marica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Marica's strongest decade.
229 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Marica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 56
1940s
56 births
- 1950s
1950s
127 births
- 1960s
1960s
159 births
- 1970s
1970s
229 births
- 1980s
1980s
195 births
- 1990s
1990s
118 births
- 2000s 29
2000s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 229 births (25% of all-time use).
How Marica 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 Marica's total volume
Marica vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marica by state
Where Marica concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Marica's total US births 1.3%
Even split
12 of 924 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marica? ▼
Marica has been given to 924 babies in the U.S. since 1938, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 33 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Marica most popular? ▼
Marica was most popular in the 1970s decade with 229 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Marica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marica are New York (12 births), California (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Marica been used? ▼
Records for Marica go back to 1938, giving 68 years of history through 2005.
What names are similar to Marica? ▼
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 Marica's data
- Marica's decade-level peak was the 1970s (229 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Maricas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Marica
Nearby Names Like Marica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marica
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 Marica side by side: Marica vs Mary Marica vs Margaret Marica vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1938–2005 (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. "Marica: Baby Name Since 1938 - 924 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marica. 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 Marica 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 July 2026.