girl's name
Maricel
mah-ree-SEL
- Origin Romanian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 465
Maricel is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Maricel is a name of Romanian origin.
- Peaked in 1990, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1960.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Maricel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 106 |
| 1980s | 134 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Maricel?
In 2011, Maricel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maricel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maricel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maricel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maricel
- Pronunciation mah-ree-SEL
Sibling Names for Maricel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maricel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maricel
How popular is the name Maricel?
In 2011, Maricel was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Maricel a girl's or a boy's name?
Maricel is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maricel?
Maricel has 3 syllables.
When was Maricel most popular?
Maricel peaked in 1990, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.