Total births
414
Girls' name · since 1956
Marisel
Marisel has 414 recorded births since 1956 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1973 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 414
- total births
- 1956–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Marisel sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 414 recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Marisel recorded 414 times among girls since 1956, 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 1956 to 2009.
- 414 total births
- 1956–2009 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
414 girls have been named Marisel since 1956, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2009.
- 414
- total births
- 1956–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Marisel was born in this single decade.
1973
Single peak year
18 babies were named Marisel in 1973 - its busiest year on record.
Marisel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marisel's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1973 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marisel at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1973
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Marisel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2009
- Peak year (1973)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Marisel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Marisel's strongest decade.
126 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Marisel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s
1960s
94 births
- 1970s
1970s
126 births
- 1980s
1980s
96 births
- 1990s
1990s
62 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 126 births (30% of all-time use).
Marisel by state
Where Marisel concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 65 | 15.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.2% |
New York share of Marisel's total US births 15.7%
Even split
65 of 414 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marisel? ▼
414 babies have been named Marisel since 1956. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1973 with 18 births.
When was Marisel most popular? ▼
Marisel was most popular in the 1970s decade with 126 total births. The single peak year was 1973.
Where is Marisel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marisel are New York (65 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Marisel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marisel since 1956 -- 54 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Marisel? ▼
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 Marisel's data
- Marisel's decade-level peak was the 1970s (126 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Marisels (65 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 Marisel
Nearby Names Like Marisel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marisel
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 Marisel side by side: Marisel vs Mary Marisel vs Margaret Marisel 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, 1956–2009 (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. "Marisel: Baby Name Since 1956 - 414 Births, Peak 1973." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marisel. 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 Marisel 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.