Marisabel
A feminine name of Hebrew and Latin origin meaning "sea of bitterness".
Name Census estimates that about 608 living Americans carry the first name Marisabel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marisabel today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marisabel births was 2000 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marisabel. 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
608
~ 1 in 563,741 Americans
Peak year
2000
33 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,307
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Marisabel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marisabel from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 193 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marisabel 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 Marisabel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marisabels live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marisabel
Marisabel is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages. It is a compound name, combining the elements "Maria" and "Isabel". The name "Maria" has its roots in the ancient Hebrew name "Miryam," meaning "beloved" or "loved by God." On the other hand, "Isabel" is derived from the Hebrew name "Elisheva," meaning "God is my oath."
The name Marisabel gained popularity in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in Spain and Portugal, where the veneration of the Virgin Mary and Saint Elizabeth (Isabel) was deeply ingrained in the Catholic tradition. The combination of these two revered figures into a single name was seen as a way to honor and invoke their blessings upon the child.
Historical records indicate that Marisabel first appeared in written form in the 13th century, during the height of the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Moorish forces for control of the Iberian Peninsula. The name was likely embraced by Catholic families as a symbol of their faith and devotion.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Marisabel was Marisabel de Trastámara (1360-1424), a Spanish noblewoman and daughter of King Pedro I of Castile. Her name served as a testament to the cultural and religious significance of the name during that era.
Another notable figure was Marisabel de Lara (1490-1568), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her works celebrating the Virgin Mary and advocating for women's education. Her literary contributions helped popularize the name among the educated classes.
In the 16th century, Marisabel de Mendoza (1508-1580), a Spanish aristocrat and lady-in-waiting to Queen Juana of Spain, played a significant role in the court of King Charles V. Her presence at the heart of the Spanish monarchy further elevated the prestige of the name.
During the colonial era, the name Marisabel spread to the Americas, carried by Spanish settlers and missionaries. Marisabel de la Cruz (1638-1712), a Mexican mystic and religious writer, was a prominent figure who helped disseminate the name throughout the region.
In the 19th century, Marisabel Barrientos (1882-1952), a Spanish operatic soprano, achieved international fame for her exceptional vocal talents. Her performances on prestigious stages across Europe and the Americas contributed to the continued recognition of the name.
People
Marisabel + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marisabel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marisabel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 608 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marisabel 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 563,741 US residents.
Is Marisabel a common name?
We classify Marisabel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 626 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marisabel most popular?
The single biggest year for Marisabel was 2000, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marisabel is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marisabel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marisabel 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.