Maricela
1 country#2691 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Maricela’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
13,133 births recorded 1944–2025 · currently #2691 · peaked in 1977 with 437 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maricela’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1342 | — |
| 2007 | #1480 | ↓138 |
| 2008 | #1762 | ↓282 |
| 2009 | #1687 | ↑75 |
| 2010 | #2077 | ↓390 |
| 2011 | #2124 | ↓47 |
| 2012 | #2047 | ↑77 |
| 2013 | #2364 | ↓317 |
| 2014 | #2412 | ↓48 |
| 2015 | #3001 | ↓589 |
| 2016 | #2446 | ↑555 |
| 2017 | #2816 | ↓370 |
| 2018 | #2610 | ↑206 |
| 2019 | #3272 | ↓662 |
| 2020 | #3221 | ↑51 |
| 2021 | #3339 | ↓118 |
| 2022 | #3313 | ↑26 |
| 2023 | #2789 | ↑524 |
| 2024 | #3047 | ↓258 |
| 2025 | #2691 | ↑356 |
Frequently asked questions about Maricela
Is Maricela a popular name?
Yes — Maricela currently ranks #2691 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maricela more common for boys or girls?
Maricela is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maricela most popular?
Maricela peaked in 1977 in United States, with 437 recorded births that year.
Is Maricela rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maricela’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2946 in 1944 to #2691 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maricela?
At least 13,133 babies have been recorded with the name Maricela across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Maricela?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maricela include Layana, Malika, Mayte, Meher.
Similar names right now
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