Marybell
A feminine name derived from the combination of Mary and bell.
Name Census estimates that about 288 living Americans carry the first name Marybell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marybell today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marybell births was 1919 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marybell. 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
288
~ 1 in 1,190,119 Americans
Peak year
1919
20 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
2012 SSA rank
#16,200
Tracked since 1899
Popularity
Marybell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marybell from the 1890s through to the 2010s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 115 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marybell 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 Marybell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marybells live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Marybell, while New Jersey, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marybell
The name Marybell is a compound name derived from the combination of the names Mary and Bell. The origin of the name Mary can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew name Miryam, which is believed to have derived from the Hebrew root words mar meaning "bitter" or "beloved," and yam meaning "sea." The name Bell, on the other hand, is a medieval English name that originated as a nickname for a young woman with a beautiful voice or a pleasing tone.
The name Mary has a rich religious and historical significance, as it was the name of the mother of Jesus Christ in the Christian faith. The name has been widely used throughout the centuries and has appeared in numerous historical texts, religious scriptures, and literary works. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Mary can be found in the New Testament of the Bible.
The earliest recorded instance of the compound name Marybell is somewhat unclear, as it is a relatively modern combination of two older names. However, it is likely that the name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the late 19th or early 20th century, when the practice of combining names became more prevalent.
Notable historical figures with the first name Marybell include:
1. Marybell Batjer (1914-1977), an American actress and singer who appeared in several films and television shows during the 1940s and 1950s.
2. Marybell Katungi (born 1972), a Ugandan politician and member of the Ugandan Parliament, representing the Bundibugyo District since 2021.
3. Marybell Holmberg (born 1956), a Swedish artist and sculptor known for her abstract and minimalist works.
4. Marybell Leavitt (1912-2003), an American businesswoman and philanthropist who co-founded the Leavitt Corporation, a successful insurance company.
5. Marybell Newby (1887-1969), an American teacher and educator who served as the principal of several schools in the state of Texas during the early 20th century.
While the name Marybell is not as common as its component names Mary and Bell, it has enjoyed a modest presence throughout history, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries. The combination of the two names creates a unique and melodic name that reflects both religious and cultural influences.
People
Marybell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marybell 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
Marybell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marybell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 288 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marybell 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 1,190,119 US residents.
Is Marybell a common name?
We classify Marybell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 549 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marybell most popular?
The single biggest year for Marybell was 1919, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marybell is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marybell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marybell 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.