girl's name
Maritxu
mah-REE-choo (Basque)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 140
Maritxu is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1977, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Maritxu Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 15 |
How Popular Is Maritxu?
In 2008, Maritxu was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maritxu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maritxu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maritxu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maritxu
- Basque mah-REE-choo
Sibling Names for Maritxu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maritxu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maritxu
Is Maritxu a girl's or a boy's name?
Maritxu is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maritxu?
Maritxu has 3 syllables.
When was Maritxu most popular?
Maritxu peaked in 1977, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.