Holding steady.
Popularity of Marizol since 1967
Babies named Marizol per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 44 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Marizol first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1967, during a period when blended names like Marisol and Mariza were gaining popularity. Its peak year came in 1971, when it reached its highest recorded usage, though it never entered the top 1000. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with a small but consistent number of girls receiving the name each year. The etymology reflects a modern Hispanic naming trend of combining María with a second element, here Sol meaning 'sun', creating a poetic and religiously evocative name. While it shares a sound with the more common Marisol, Marizol stands out as a distinct and rarer choice. No single state has emerged as a stronghold for the name, suggesting its appeal is scattered across the country rather than concentrated in any region.
Marizol appears to be a modern coinage blending María, the Spanish form of Mary, with Sol, meaning 'sun' in Spanish. This type of compound is common in Hispanic naming traditions, especially from the mid-20th century onward, reflecting a creative fusion of religious and natural elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Zoly, Mariz
Variants: Marisol
Sibling names for Marizol
Names that share Marizol's style, for a brother or sister.
