Total births
683
Girls' name · since 1914
Marybel
Marybel has 683 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 683
- total births
- 1914–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
683 girls have been named Marybel since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Marybel recorded 683 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2018.
- 683 total births
- 1914–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
683 girls have been named Marybel since 1914, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 683
- total births
- 1914–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Marybel was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
27 babies were named Marybel in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Marybel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marybel splits its recorded history at 1984: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marybel at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Marybel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2018
- Peak year (1981)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Marybel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Marybel's strongest decade.
186 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Marybel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 16
1920s
16 births
- 1960s
1960s
119 births
- 1970s
1970s
178 births
- 1980s
1980s
186 births
- 1990s
1990s
104 births
- 2000s 60
2000s
60 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 186 births (27% of all-time use).
How Marybel 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 Marybel's total volume
Marybel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marybel by state
Where Marybel concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 156 | 22.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 42 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 27 | 4.0% |
California share of Marybel's total US births 22.8%
Even split
156 of 683 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marybel? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 683 babies named Marybel. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 27 births.
When was Marybel most popular? ▼
Marybel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 186 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Marybel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marybel are California (156 births), New York (42 births), Texas (27 births).
How long has the name Marybel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marybel since 1914 -- 105 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Marybel? ▼
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 Marybel's data
- Marybel's decade-level peak was the 1980s (186 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marybels (156 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 Marybel
Nearby Names Like Marybel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marybel
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 Marybel side by side: Marybel vs Mary Marybel vs Margaret Marybel 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, 1914–2018 (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. "Marybel: Baby Name Since 1914 - 683 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marybel. 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 Marybel 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.