Declining since 1991, #1,652 for girls today.
Popularity of Maribel since 1906
Babies named Maribel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 89 |
| 1920s | 157 |
| 1930s | 79 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 215 |
| 1960s | 2,437 |
| 1970s | 5,343 |
| 1980s | 5,544 |
| 1990s | 5,197 |
| 2000s | 3,378 |
| 2010s | 1,590 |
| 2020s | 777 |
Meaning & origin
Maribel first appeared in U.S. naming records in 1906, but it saw its greatest popularity during the 1980s, peaking in 1980. Since 1991, its use has been steadily declining. In the latest year (2025), Maribel ranked 1,652, with about 1 in 12,858 baby girls receiving the name. Its strongest popularity is concentrated in states with large Hispanic populations, including Washington, California, and Texas. The name is a fusion of the classic María and Isabel, making it a distinctive yet familiar choice within Spanish-speaking communities.
Maribel is a Spanish compound name combining María and Isabel. María is derived from the Hebrew name Maryam, of debated meaning, while Isabel is the Spanish form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath' in Hebrew. The name emerged in the early 20th century and gained popularity in Spanish-speaking communities, especially in the United States during the 1980s.
Where Maribel is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maribel” around the world
Where Maribel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Bela, Mar
Variants: Marybel, Mariabel
Sibling names for Maribel
Names that share Maribel's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Maribel
Names whose popularity has moved with Maribel's over the last 50 years.
