Total births
487
Girls' name · since 1951
Marisella
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 487 babies named Marisella, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11264
- among girls today
- 487
- born since 1951
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Marisella is the #11264 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 487 recorded since 1951.
Social Security Administration records show Marisella recorded 487 times among girls since 1951, holding rank #11264 nationally today, ahead of 36% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2025.
- #11264 among girls today
- 487 born since 1951
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marisella is currently the #11264 girls' name in America, more common than 36% of girls - 487 born since 1951, peaking in the 2000s.
- #11264
- among girls today
- 487
- born since 1951
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- more common than other girls
Marisella vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11264
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 36% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Marisella was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
17 babies were named Marisella in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
How Marisella compares
487 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
Marisella's all-time total is 27% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marisella | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 487 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 48 | 19,840 |
Marisella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marisella's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1951, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marisella at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1985
Current rank
#11,264
Active since
1951
Marisella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2025
- Peak year (1985)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Marisella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Marisella's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Marisella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s
1970s
99 births
- 1980s
1980s
75 births
- 1990s
1990s
106 births
- 2000s
2000s
112 births
- 2010s 39
2010s
39 births
- 2020s 28
2020s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 112 births (23% of all-time use).
Marisella by state
Where Marisella concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 21 | 4.3% |
| #2 | California | | 15 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Marisella's total US births 4.3%
Even split
21 of 487 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marisella? ▼
Marisella has been given to 487 babies in the U.S. since 1951, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #11264 as of the latest data. 17 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Marisella most popular? ▼
Marisella was most popular in the 2000s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Marisella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marisella are Texas (21 births), California (15 births), Arizona (5 births).
How long has the name Marisella been used? ▼
Records for Marisella go back to 1951, giving 75 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Marisella? ▼
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 Marisella's data
- Marisella's decade-level peak was the 2000s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Marisellas (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Marisella
Nearby Names Like Marisella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marisella
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 Marisella side by side: Marisella vs Mary Marisella vs Margaret Marisella vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Marisella
Lenae #11263
791 births · Peak 1999
Billiejo #11265
1,464 births · Peak 1974
Cala #11262
502 births · Peak 1990
Karri #11266
4,493 births · Peak 1976
Krystina #11261
4,819 births · Peak 1987
Elke #11267
1,116 births · Peak 1968
Saralynn #11260
441 births · Peak 2014
Jimma #11268
157 births · Peak 2013
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, 1951–2025 (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. "Marisella: #11264 Girls' Name - 487 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marisella. 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 Marisella 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.