Declining since 2012, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Marifer since 1999
Babies named Marifer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 |
| 2000s | 179 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Marifer first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, a late-20th-century creation that gained modest traction in the 2000s. The name reached its peak popularity in 2005, with higher usage in Texas than any other state. By 2025, it ranked 8,362 and had been declining since 2012, with an estimated 1 in 133,939 baby girls receiving the name. As a compound of María and Fernanda, it fits a pattern of creative Hispanic names that blend familiar components into fresh choices.
Marifer is a modern compound name formed from María and Fernanda, popular in Spanish-speaking communities. It emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of combining traditional names into novel forms. Its usage is primarily in the United States among Hispanic families.
Where Marifer is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Fer, Fera
Variants: Marifer
Sibling names for Marifer
Names that share Marifer's style, for a brother or sister.
