Total births
2,121
Girls' name · since 1958
Marivel
Marivel has 2,121 recorded births since 1958 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #15621
- among girls today
- 2,121
- born since 1958
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
2,121 babies have been named Marivel since 1958, making it today's #15621 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Marivel recorded 2,121 times among girls since 1958, holding rank #15621 nationally today, ahead of 12% of girls, 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 1958 to 2024.
- #15621 among girls today
- 2,121 born since 1958
- 1970s peak decade
- 12% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Marivel is currently the #15621 girls' name in America, more common than 12% of girls - 2,121 born since 1958, peaking in the 1970s.
- #15621
- among girls today
- 2,121
- born since 1958
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other girls
Marivel vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15621
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 12% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Marivel was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
87 babies were named Marivel in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
How Marivel compares
2,121 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
Marivel's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marivel | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,121 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 87 | 48 | 19,840 |
Marivel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marivel's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2024, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 87, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marivel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1981
Current rank
#15,621
Active since
1958
Marivel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2024
- Peak year (1981)
- 87
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Marivel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Marivel's strongest decade.
634 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Marivel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
- 1960s
1960s
327 births
- 1970s
1970s
634 births
- 1980s
1980s
515 births
- 1990s
1990s
326 births
- 2000s 203
2000s
203 births
- 2010s 87
2010s
87 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 634 births (30% of all-time use).
How Marivel 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 Marivel's total volume
Marivel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marivel by state
Where Marivel concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 851 | 40.1% |
| #2 | California | | 511 | 24.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 48 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 33 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Washington | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Marivel's total US births 40.1%
Even split
851 of 2,121 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marivel? ▼
Marivel has been given to 2,121 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15621 as of the latest data. 87 babies were born in 1981, its single highest year.
When was Marivel most popular? ▼
Marivel was most popular in the 1970s decade with 634 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Marivel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marivel are Texas (851 births), California (511 births), New York (48 births).
How long has the name Marivel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marivel since 1958 -- 67 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Marivel? ▼
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 Marivel's data
- Marivel's decade-level peak was the 1970s (634 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Marivels (851 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 Marivel
Nearby Names Like Marivel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marivel
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 Marivel side by side: Marivel vs Mary Marivel vs Margaret Marivel 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, 1958–2024 (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. "Marivel: #15621 Girls' Name - 2,121 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marivel. 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 Marivel 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.