Total births
1,143
Girls' name · since 1974
Maricarmen
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 1,143 babies named Maricarmen, peaking in 2000. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15738
- among girls today
- 1,143
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other girls
1,143 babies have been named Maricarmen since 1974, making it today's #15738 girls' name.
Maricarmen has 1,143 recorded births among girls since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #15738 as of the latest data, more common than 11% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #15738 among girls today
- 1,143 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 11% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maricarmen is currently the #15738 girls' name in America, more common than 11% of girls - 1,143 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #15738
- among girls today
- 1,143
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other girls
Maricarmen vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15738
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 11% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Maricarmen was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
68 babies were named Maricarmen in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Maricarmen compares
1,143 Top 29% higher than 71% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maricarmen's all-time total is 199% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maricarmen | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,143 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 68 | 48 | 19,840 |
Maricarmen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maricarmen splits its recorded history at 2001: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2024 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2000 peak of 68 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maricarmen at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#15,738
Active since
1974
Maricarmen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Maricarmen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Maricarmen's strongest decade.
426 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Maricarmen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 121
1980s
121 births
- 1990s
1990s
368 births
- 2000s
2000s
426 births
- 2010s 163
2010s
163 births
- 2020s 46
2020s
46 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 426 births (37% of all-time use).
How Maricarmen 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 Maricarmen's total volume
Maricarmen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maricarmen by state
Where Maricarmen concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 375 | 32.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 165 | 14.4% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 29 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Maricarmen's total US births 32.8%
Even split
375 of 1,143 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maricarmen? ▼
1,143 babies have been named Maricarmen since 1974. It currently ranks #15738 among girls. The peak year was 2000 with 68 births.
When was Maricarmen most popular? ▼
Maricarmen was most popular in the 2000s decade with 426 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Maricarmen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maricarmen are California (375 births), Texas (165 births), Illinois (29 births).
How long has the name Maricarmen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Maricarmen since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Maricarmen? ▼
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 Maricarmen's data
- Maricarmen's decade-level peak was the 2000s (426 total births); usage has since declined to 46 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Maricarmens (375 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 Maricarmen
Nearby Names Like Maricarmen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maricarmen
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 Maricarmen side by side: Maricarmen vs Mary Maricarmen vs Margaret Maricarmen vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Maricarmen
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1,198 births · Peak 2000
Natia #15739
754 births · Peak 1991
Elham #15736
344 births · Peak 2019
Raygan #15740
1,046 births · Peak 2008
Dacey #15735
648 births · Peak 2002
Roshni #15741
1,034 births · Peak 1998
Latifah #15734
1,476 births · Peak 1990
Breann #15742
5,816 births · Peak 1996
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, 1974–2025 (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. "Maricarmen: #15738 Girls' Name - 1,143 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maricarmen. 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 Maricarmen 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.