Maricel
girl nameMaricel entered the US charts in 1960, peaked at #3990 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1960–2025
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rank today
#3990
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6083 |
| 1970s | #5475 |
| 1980s | #5815 |
| 1990s | #8536 |
| 2000s | #12659 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Maricel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maricel alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maricel in 2025?
- Maricel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Maricel most popular?
- Maricel peaked in 1984, reaching #3990 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maricel with classmates?
- Maricel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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