Rising since 1989, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Maribelle since 1912
Babies named Maribelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 76 |
| 1920s | 147 |
| 1930s | 101 |
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 202 |
| 2010s | 395 |
| 2020s | 242 |
Meaning & origin
Maribelle first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, but remained very rare for decades. It began a steady rise in the 1990s, and its most popular year so far was 2023, when it ranked highest. In 2025, the name ranked 4,878, with approximately 1 in 59,528 baby girls receiving it. The name is most popular in Texas, which may reflect broader naming trends in the southern United States. Maribelle's trajectory has been rising since 1989, placing it among a group of modern compound names that appeal to parents seeking a melodic, feminine choice with vintage flair.
Maribelle appears to be a modern coinage blending Maria (the Latin form of Mary) with Belle, the French word for 'beautiful'. It follows the fashion for compound feminine names popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as Annabelle and Rosabelle. The name has seen a modest revival in the United States since the 1990s.
Where Maribelle is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Belle, Mara
Sibling names for Maribelle
Names that share Maribelle's style, for a brother or sister.
