Marimar first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Marimar has been for the last 33 years (from 1991 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Marimar

A feminine name derived from the combination of 'MarĂ­a' and 'Mar' (Spanish for sea).

Popularity of Marimar by gender

Based on the last 33 years of data, Marimar is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Marimar.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 6
2022 0 6
2018 0 6
2015 0 5
2012 0 5
2011 0 5
2008 0 5
2005 0 5
2004 0 8
2003 0 7
2002 0 5
2001 0 6
2000 0 5
1999 0 10
1998 0 12
1997 0 11
1996 0 18
1995 0 71
1994 0 101
1992 0 12
1991 0 13

The history of the first name Marimar

The name Marimar is a relatively modern invention, combining the names Maria and Mar. It does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, but is believed to have been created in the Spanish-speaking world, possibly in Latin America.

The first part of the name, Maria, is a classic name with roots in ancient Hebrew, meaning "bitter" or "beloved". It has been a popular name among Christians for centuries, given in honor of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. The second part, Mar, is derived from the Spanish word for "sea".

There are no known historical references or ancient records mentioning the name Marimar specifically. It appears to have been created in the 20th century as a combination of two existing names, likely for its pleasing sound and meaning.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Marimar was the Mexican telenovela actress Marimar Vega, who was born in 1969. The telenovela "Marimar" in 1994, which she starred in, helped popularize the name in Latin American countries.

Other notable people named Marimar include:

  1. Marimar Cabrera (born 1973), a Puerto Rican actress and model.
  2. Marimar Blanco (born 1971), a Venezuelan actress and former Miss Venezuela.
  3. Marimar Quesada (born 1988), a Spanish swimmer and Olympic medalist.
  4. Marimar Bru (born 1976), a Spanish actress and television presenter.
  5. Marimar Rivera Leyt (born 1980), a Mexican journalist and news anchor.

While the name Marimar has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, it does not have a long historical lineage or deep cultural roots compared to many other names. Its relatively modern creation and usage make it a unique and distinctive name in the present day.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Marimar was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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