Maricela
girl name#2691 in 2025Maricela entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #453 in 1977, ranks #2691 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2494 |
| 1950s | #1533 |
| 1960s | #956 |
| 1970s | #583 |
| 1980s | #645 |
| 1990s | #801 |
| 2000s | #1404 |
| 2010s | #2517 |
| 2020s | #3067 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maricela has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona.
Fashion outlook
Maricela sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Maricela today is about where Carolee stood in 1991 — 48 years past a #454-sized peak. By 2006, Carolee had settled around #8259.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 12,500 people named Maricela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maricela 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 Maricela in 2025?
- Maricela ranks #2691 among US girl names in 2025, with 64 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maricela most popular?
- Maricela peaked in 1977, reaching #453 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maricela with classmates?
- Maricela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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