Marijo
A feminine name combining Mary and the name-ending -jo.
Name Census estimates that about 869 living Americans carry the first name Marijo. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marijo today is around 62 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marijo births was 1957 (54 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marijo. 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
869
~ 1 in 394,424 Americans
Peak year
1957
54 babies that year
Average age
62
years old
2015 SSA rank
#18,181
Tracked since 1923
Census
Marijo in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,267 people with the first name Marijo, which placed it at #10,496 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#10,496
National first-name rank
People counted
1.3K
1,267 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
88.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marijo
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Marijo is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Marijo described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Marijo at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.7% · 1,124
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.4% · 68
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 35
- Black or African American2.0% · 25
- Two or more races0.9% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 4
Popularity
Marijo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marijo from the 1920s through to the 2010s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 400 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marijo 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 Marijo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marijos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Marijo, while Ohio, Wisconsin, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marijo
The name Marijo is a feminine given name that has its origins in the Spanish language. It is derived from the combination of the names Maria and Josefa, both of which have deep roots in Christian tradition and culture.
The first part of the name, Maria, is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which means "beloved" or "wished-for child." This name was borne by the mother of Jesus Christ in the New Testament of the Bible and has been a popular name among Christians for centuries.
The second part of the name, Josefa, is derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning "he will add." This name was borne by the biblical figure Joseph, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus. It has been a popular name among Christians, particularly in Spanish-speaking cultures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Marijo can be found in the historical records of Spain during the 16th century. A notable bearer of this name was Marijo de Lara (1525-1598), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who was known for her charitable works and support of the arts.
Another prominent figure in history who bore the name Marijo was Marijo de Guzman (1610-1678), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Discalced Carmelites. She was renowned for her spiritual writings and is considered a significant figure in the Catholic Church.
In the 18th century, Marijo de la Quintana (1722-1804) was a Spanish painter and artist who was celebrated for her religious and historical paintings. Her works are still displayed in various churches and museums throughout Spain.
During the 19th century, Marijo Aguilar (1835-1892) was a Mexican writer and journalist who became known for her advocacy of women's rights and her efforts to promote education for girls and women in her country.
In more recent times, Marijo Álvarez (1904-1987) was a Chilean artist and sculptor who was renowned for her works depicting indigenous themes and subjects. She was recognized for her contributions to the cultural heritage of Chile.
While the name Marijo has its roots in Spanish and Christian traditions, it has also gained popularity in other cultures and regions, particularly in Latin America and among communities with Hispanic influences. However, the historical references and notable figures mentioned above provide insights into the rich cultural and linguistic heritage associated with this name.
People
Marijo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marijo 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
Marijo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marijo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 869 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marijo 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 394,424 US residents.
Is Marijo a common name?
We classify Marijo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,280 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marijo most popular?
The single biggest year for Marijo was 1957, when 54 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marijo is about 62 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Marijo in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,267 people with the name Marijo, or 0.42 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #10,496 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Marijo in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Marijo?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Marijo leans strongly female. 1,235 people counted with this name were female (97.2%), compared with 35 male bearers (2.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Marijo?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Marijo is White at 88.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.4%) and Hispanic (2.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Marijo most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Marijo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.7% (1,124 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Marijo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marijo a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marijo 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 Marijo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marijo 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 Marijo 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.
How many people are named Marijo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.