Holding steady.
Popularity of Marimar since 1991
Babies named Marimar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 248 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Marimar is a modern Spanish compound name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991, reflecting the cultural impact of the 1994 telenovela 'Marimar.' It reached its peak popularity in 1994, the same year the show aired, but has since become rare, with no current rank or one-in-N figure available. The name has remained stable in recent years, with no states recording it as a top choice. Its meaning, combining María and mar, ties it to the Marian title 'Star of the Sea,' though its primary association remains the telenovela character that introduced it to a global audience.
Marimar is a modern compound name combining María and Mar (Spanish for 'sea'), evoking the Marian title 'Estrella del Mar' or Star of the Sea. It gained prominence through the 1994 Mexican telenovela 'Marimar,' starring Thalía, which popularized the name internationally. The name has no deep historical roots before the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Mar
Sibling names for Marimar
Names that share Marimar's style, for a brother or sister.
