girl's name
Maricelda
mah-ree-SEL-dah (Spanish)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 28
Maricelda is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1976 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.
- Peaked in 1970, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1959.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Maricelda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 23 |
How Popular Is Maricelda?
In 1976, Maricelda 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 Maricelda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maricelda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maricelda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maricelda
- Spanish mah-ree-SEL-dah
Sibling Names for Maricelda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maricelda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maricelda
How popular is the name Maricelda?
In 1976, Maricelda 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 Maricelda a girl's or a boy's name?
Maricelda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maricelda?
Maricelda has 4 syllables.
When was Maricelda most popular?
Maricelda peaked in 1970, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.