Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Maribell since 1916
Babies named Maribell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 154 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Maribell first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, but it reached its highest usage in 1971, the peak year for the name. Since 2009, its trajectory has been falling, though it remains in occasional use. The name is a blend or variant of more established names, reflecting a trend of combining Mary, a perennial classic, with Belle, the French word for 'beautiful.' Maribell has never ranked among the most common names, making it a relatively rare choice. It has no recorded top states, indicating its use is spread thinly across the country. The name's sound-alike cousins Mirabel and Maribel have seen more consistent use, but Maribell retains a distinctive, vintage charm.
Maribell is likely a modern combination of the names Mary and Belle, or an altered form of Mirabel, which derives from the Latin mirabilis ('wonderful'). It has been used in the United States since the early 20th century, with a peak in popularity during the 1970s. The name follows a pattern of compound feminine names popular in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mary, Belle, Mari, Bell
Sibling names for Maribell
Names that share Maribell's style, for a brother or sister.
