Mariel
girl name#893 in 2025Mariel entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #771 in 1992, ranks #893 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1914–2025
#893
rank today
#771
peak (1992)
298
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3386 |
| 1920s | #3015 |
| 1930s | #2081 |
| 1940s | #3135 |
| 1950s | #4275 |
| 1960s | #5279 |
| 1970s | #3481 |
| 1980s | #1019 |
| 1990s | #1044 |
| 2000s | #1622 |
| 2010s | #2039 |
| 2020s | #1581 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mariel has been most popular in TX, CA, AZ.
Living bearers
About 7,000 people named Mariel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mariel alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mariel in 2025?
- Mariel ranks #893 among US girl names in 2025, with 298 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mariel most popular?
- Mariel peaked in 1992, reaching #771 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mariel with classmates?
- Mariel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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