Maribelle
Feminine form of the French "Marie Belle" meaning "beautiful Mary".
Name Census estimates that about 1,063 living Americans carry the first name Maribelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maribelle today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maribelle births was 2023 (67 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maribelle. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 322,441 Americans
Peak year
2023
67 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,785
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Maribelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maribelle from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 393 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maribelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maribelle 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 Maribelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maribelles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Maribelle, while Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maribelle
Maribelle is a feminine given name of French origin, derived from the combination of the Old French names Marie and Belle. Marie itself traces its roots to the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child." Belle, on the other hand, is derived from the Latin word "bella," meaning "beautiful."
The name Maribelle emerged during the Middle Ages in France, where it was initially used as a descriptive nickname for women named Marie who were considered particularly beautiful or charming. Over time, the name gained popularity and became a standalone given name in its own right.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maribelle can be found in a 13th-century French manuscript, where it appears as a character's name in a romantic tale. This suggests that the name had already gained some recognition and usage during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Maribelle. One of the earliest recorded examples is Maribelle of Hainaut (1342-1404), a Countess of Holland and Zeeland, who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Low Countries during her lifetime.
Another prominent figure with this name was Maribelle Cluskey (1888-1970), an American labor activist and suffragist who fought for women's rights and improved working conditions in the early 20th century.
In the world of literature, Maribelle was the name of a character in the novel "The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton, published in 1920. This fictional character embodied the societal expectations and constraints placed on women during that era.
More recently, Maribelle Garcia (1939-2022) was a renowned Puerto Rican singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s, known for her captivating performances and versatile talent.
Lastly, Maribelle Rebuck (1872-1948) was an American artist and illustrator who gained recognition for her nature-inspired paintings and illustrations, often depicting scenes from her native New England region.
These examples showcase the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have borne the name Maribelle throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring charm and timeless appeal.
People
Maribelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maribelle 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
Maribelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maribelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,063 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maribelle 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 322,441 US residents.
Is Maribelle a common name?
We classify Maribelle as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,428 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maribelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Maribelle was 2023, when 67 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maribelle is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maribelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maribelle 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.