Declining since 1999.
Popularity of Marisabel since 1970
Babies named Marisabel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 93 |
| 1990s | 188 |
| 2000s | 193 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Marisabel is a compound name combining Maria and Isabel, first recorded in the U.S. in 1970. While the individual parts have centuries of use, Marisabel itself is a modern creation with no presence in historical data before the 1970s. Its peak year of usage was 2000, but since 1999 the name has been in decline. In 2025, it remains outside the top 1,000, with no state-level concentration in the top-ranked states. The name reflects a creative synthesis common in Spanish-speaking families, where combining familiar names from devotion (Maria) and heritage (Isabel) yields a unique yet traditional-sounding choice.
Marisabel is a compound name formed from Maria and Isabel. Maria is of uncertain origin, possibly from the Hebrew name Miryam, with meanings debated as 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'drop of the sea'. Isabel is the Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'. The combination likely emerged in Spanish-speaking cultures as a double name, popularized in the late 20th century. It remains relatively rare in U.S. records, first appearing in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Sabel, Isa, Marisa
Variants: Marisabel, Marizabel
Sibling names for Marisabel
Names that share Marisabel's style, for a brother or sister.
