Total births
343
Girls' name · since 1965
Marixa
Since 1965, U.S. Social Security records show 343 babies named Marixa, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 343
- total births
- 1965–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Marixa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 343 have been recorded since 1965.
Marixa has 343 recorded births among girls since 1965, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, 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 1965 to 2015.
- 343 total births
- 1965–2015 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
343 girls have been named Marixa since 1965, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2015.
- 343
- total births
- 1965–2015
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Marixa was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
19 babies were named Marixa in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Marixa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marixa's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1965, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marixa at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Marixa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2015
- Peak year (1999)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Marixa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Marixa's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Marixa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
107 births
- 2000s
2000s
119 births
- 2010s 35
2010s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 119 births (35% of all-time use).
Marixa by state
Where Marixa concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 33 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.7% |
California share of Marixa's total US births 9.6%
Even split
33 of 343 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marixa? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 343 babies named Marixa. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 19 births.
When was Marixa most popular? ▼
Marixa was most popular in the 2000s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Marixa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marixa are California (33 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Marixa been used? ▼
Records for Marixa go back to 1965, giving 51 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Marixa? ▼
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 Marixa's data
- Marixa's decade-level peak was the 2000s (119 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marixas (33 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 Marixa
Nearby Names Like Marixa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marixa
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 Marixa side by side: Marixa vs Mary Marixa vs Margaret Marixa vs Maria
Related Names
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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, 1965–2015 (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. "Marixa: Baby Name Since 1965 - 343 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marixa. 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 Marixa 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.