Mariafernanda
A feminine name of Spanish origin combining María and Fernanda, meaning "bitter and capable of undertaking arduous tasks".
Name Census estimates that about 1,121 living Americans carry the first name Mariafernanda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mariafernanda today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mariafernanda births was 2009 (60 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mariafernanda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Mariafernanda is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 18 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 305,758 Americans
Peak year
2009
60 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,802
Tracked since 1988
Popularity
Mariafernanda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mariafernanda from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 508 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mariafernanda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mariafernanda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mariafernandas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Arizona recorded the most babies named Mariafernanda, while Florida, Arizona, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 174 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mariafernanda
Mariafernanda is a compound name that combines the names Maria and Fernanda. Maria is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Miryām, which means "bitter" or "beloved." The earliest recorded use of the name Maria dates back to the 1st century BCE, when it was borne by several figures in the New Testament, including Mary, the mother of Jesus.
The name Fernanda, on the other hand, is a feminine form of the Spanish name Fernando, which is derived from the Germanic name Ferdinand, meaning "brave traveler." The name Fernando has its roots in the Visigothic Kingdom of Spain and was popularized by several Spanish kings, including Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon (1199-1252).
While the compound name Mariafernanda is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries, its origins can be traced back to the cultural and linguistic influences of both Hebrew and Germanic traditions. The earliest recorded use of the name Mariafernanda is not entirely clear, but it likely emerged as a combination of the two popular names Maria and Fernanda during the medieval or early modern period in Spain or Latin America.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Mariafernanda was Mariafernanda de Borbón y Borbón (1925-2008), a member of the Spanish royal family and a prominent activist for the rights of people with disabilities. Another famous Mariafernanda was Mariafernanda de Quiroga (1915-1981), a Mexican actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.
Other historical figures with the name Mariafernanda include Mariafernanda de la Torre (1768-1849), a Spanish painter and educator who was one of the first female members of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando in Madrid. Mariafernanda Carvajal (1809-1868) was a Colombian politician and journalist who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain.
Mariafernanda de las Casas y Aragorri (1834-1921) was a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several charitable institutions and worked to improve the living conditions of the poor in her community. These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mariafernanda, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and enduring popularity.
People
Mariafernanda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mariafernanda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mariafernanda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mariafernanda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,121 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mariafernanda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 305,758 US residents.
Is Mariafernanda a common name?
We classify Mariafernanda as "Rare". It ranks above 90.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mariafernanda most popular?
The single biggest year for Mariafernanda was 2009, when 60 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mariafernanda is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mariafernanda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mariafernanda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.