Total births
1,142
Girls' name · since 1961
Mariza
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 1,142 babies named Mariza, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13742
- among girls today
- 1,142
- born since 1961
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
1,142 babies have been named Mariza since 1961, making it today's #13742 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mariza has been recorded 1,142 times among girls since 1961, currently ranked #13742 nationally and more common than 22% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2024.
- #13742 among girls today
- 1,142 born since 1961
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Mariza is currently the #13742 girls' name in America, more common than 22% of girls - 1,142 born since 1961, peaking in the 1990s.
- #13742
- among girls today
- 1,142
- born since 1961
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Mariza vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13742
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 22% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Mariza was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
47 babies were named Mariza in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
How Mariza compares
1,142 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Mariza's all-time total is 199% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mariza | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,142 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mariza's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mariza splits its recorded history at 1990: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2011 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 47 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mariza at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2005
Current rank
#13,742
Active since
1961
Mariza popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2024
- Peak year (2005)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Mariza by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mariza's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Mariza births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 93
1960s
93 births
- 1970s
1970s
221 births
- 1980s
1980s
240 births
- 1990s
1990s
285 births
- 2000s
2000s
232 births
- 2010s 58
2010s
58 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 285 births (25% of all-time use).
How Mariza 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 Mariza's total volume
Mariza vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mariza by state
Where Mariza concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 311 | 27.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 189 | 16.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 24 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Mariza's total US births 27.2%
Even split
311 of 1,142 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mariza? ▼
1,142 babies have been named Mariza since 1961. It currently ranks #13742 among girls. The peak year was 2005 with 47 births.
When was Mariza most popular? ▼
Mariza was most popular in the 1990s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Mariza most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mariza are California (311 births), Texas (189 births), New York (24 births).
How long has the name Mariza been used? ▼
Records for Mariza go back to 1961, giving 64 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Mariza? ▼
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 Mariza's data
- Mariza's decade-level peak was the 1990s (285 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marizas (311 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 Mariza
Nearby Names Like Mariza
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mariza
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 Mariza side by side: Mariza vs Mary Mariza vs Margaret Mariza vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mariza
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, 1961–2024 (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. "Mariza: #13742 Girls' Name - 1,142 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mariza. 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 Mariza 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.