Total births
33
Girls' name · since 1982
Maricris
Maricris has 33 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1982 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 33
- total births
- 1982–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Maricris is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 33 have been recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Maricris recorded 33 times among girls since 1982, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 1996.
- 33 total births
- 1982–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
33 girls have been named Maricris since 1982, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 33
- total births
- 1982–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Maricris was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
10 babies were named Maricris in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Maricris's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maricris's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maricris at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Maricris popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–1996
- Peak year (1982)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Maricris by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Maricris's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Maricris births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 17 births (52% of all-time use).
Maricris by state
Where Maricris concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 15.2% |
California share of Maricris's total US births 15.2%
5 of 33 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maricris? ▼
33 babies have been named Maricris since 1982. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1982 with 10 births.
When was Maricris most popular? ▼
Maricris was most popular in the 1980s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Maricris most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maricris are California (5 births).
How long has the name Maricris been used? ▼
Maricris has been recorded in Social Security data since 1982, spanning 15 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Maricris? ▼
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 Maricris's data
- Maricris's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (17 total births) through the 1990s (16) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Maricriss (5 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 Maricris
Nearby Names Like Maricris
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maricris
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 Maricris side by side: Maricris vs Mary Maricris vs Margaret Maricris vs Maria
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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, 1982–1996 (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. "Maricris: Baby Name Since 1982 - 33 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maricris. 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 Maricris 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.