Mariangel
Feminine name combining "Maria" from Hebrew meaning "bitter" and Spanish "angel".
Name Census estimates that about 509 living Americans carry the first name Mariangel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mariangel today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mariangel births was 2007 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mariangel. 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.
People living today
509
~ 1 in 673,388 Americans
Peak year
2007
45 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,784
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Mariangel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mariangel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 216 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Mariangel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mariangel 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 Mariangel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mariangels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Florida, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Mariangel, while Massachusetts, Arizona, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mariangel
Mariangel is a feminine given name with its roots in Spanish and Latin American cultures. The name is a combination of the name Maria, derived from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, and the Spanish word "angel," meaning "angel" or "messenger of God."
In the Spanish and Latin American traditions, the name Maria holds significant religious and cultural significance, as it is the name of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition. The addition of "angel" to the name Mariangel suggests a connection to the heavenly realm and a perceived angelic quality.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mariangel can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America. It became popular as a way to honor the Virgin Mary while also evoking a sense of divine protection and guidance associated with angels.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Mariangel was Mariangel Espinoza (1901-1989), a Venezuelan poet and educator. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and social justice, and she was recognized for her contributions to Venezuelan literature.
Another prominent figure with this name was Mariangel Maldonado (1939-2004), a Puerto Rican entrepreneur and businesswoman. She founded and led several successful companies in the fields of real estate and construction, paving the way for women in traditionally male-dominated industries.
In the field of athletics, Mariangel Ruiz (born 1988) is a Colombian weightlifter who has represented her country in numerous international competitions, including the Olympic Games. She has won several medals and is regarded as one of Colombia's most accomplished weightlifters.
Mariangel García (born 1984) is a Venezuelan actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, both in her home country and internationally. She is known for her roles in telenovelas and her advocacy for environmental causes.
Mariangel Bogado (born 1981) is a Paraguayan journalist and television presenter. She has hosted several popular news programs and has been recognized for her contributions to the media industry in Paraguay.
People
Mariangel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mariangel 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
Mariangel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mariangel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 509 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mariangel 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 673,388 US residents.
Is Mariangel a common name?
We classify Mariangel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 514 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mariangel most popular?
The single biggest year for Mariangel was 2007, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mariangel is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mariangel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mariangel 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.