Maridell
A feminine name derived from the combination of "Mary" and "dell", suggesting a connotation of a small valley or dell named after Mary.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Maridell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maridell today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maridell births was 1940 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maridell. 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
- • The typical person named Maridell is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Maridells were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maridell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1940
7 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,980
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Maridell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maridell from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 14 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maridell 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 Maridell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maridell
The name Maridell is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from a combination of the names Mary and Dell. The name Mary has its roots in the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child." Dell, on the other hand, is a diminutive form of the name Adelaide, which has German origins and means "noble natured."
The earliest recorded use of the name Maridell can be traced back to the late 19th century in England and the United States. It gained popularity as a given name during this period, particularly among families of English descent.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Maridell was Maridell Beckett, an American author and poet who lived from 1872 to 1944. She was known for her contributions to the literary scene in the early 20th century.
Another notable figure was Maridell Carr, an American actress and model who was active in the 1930s and 1940s. She appeared in several films and television shows during the golden age of Hollywood.
In the field of education, Maridell Johnson was a prominent figure. She was an American educator and administrator who served as the president of Radcliffe College, one of the leading women's colleges in the United States, from 1957 to 1967.
Moving to the world of sports, Maridell Fryar was an American basketball player who competed in the Olympics in the 1970s. She was part of the United States women's basketball team that won a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.
Lastly, Maridell Etheridge was a British artist and sculptor active in the late 20th century. Her works were exhibited in various galleries and museums across the United Kingdom and gained recognition for her unique style and technique.
While the name Maridell may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields throughout the centuries.
People
Maridell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maridell 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
Maridell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maridell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maridell 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Maridell a common name?
We classify Maridell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 35 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maridell most popular?
The single biggest year for Maridell was 1940, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maridell is about 82 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maridell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maridell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maridell 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.
Is Maridell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maridell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maridell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Maridell?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.