Maryfer
A combination of the names Mary and Fer, perhaps signifying bitterness and iron.
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the first name Maryfer. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maryfer today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maryfer births was 2005 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maryfer. 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
203
~ 1 in 1,688,445 Americans
Peak year
2005
18 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,771
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Maryfer: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maryfer from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 107 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
Maryfer 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 Maryfer during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maryfers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maryfer
The name Maryfer is a relatively modern name that combines the names Mary and Fer. Its origins can be traced back to the late 20th century, likely originating in Latin American countries where Spanish and Catholic influence is strong.
The first part of the name, "Mary," is derived from the ancient Hebrew name "Miriam," which means "beloved" or "bitter" in Arabic. This name has been popular for centuries among Christians, as it is the name of the mother of Jesus Christ in the New Testament of the Bible. The name has been used in various forms, such as Maria, Marie, and Mary, across different cultures and languages.
The second part of the name, "Fer," is a shortened version of the Spanish name "Fernanda," which is derived from the Germanic name "Ferdinand" or "Fernando." This name has its roots in the Visigothic period in Spain and means "brave traveler" or "adventurous journey."
While the combined name Maryfer is relatively new and lacks a long historical record, it is possible to find a few notable individuals who have borne this name. For example, Maryfer Centeno is a Venezuelan actress born in 1986, known for her roles in telenovelas such as "Nacer Contigo" and "La Mujer Perfecta."
Another notable Maryfer is Maryfer Lezama, a Peruvian chess player who competed in international tournaments in the early 2000s. Additionally, Maryfer Calderón is a Colombian actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films since the late 1990s.
It is worth noting that while the name Maryfer is not as common as its individual components, Mary and Fer, it has gained some popularity in recent years, particularly in Latin American countries. However, due to its relatively modern origins, there are few historical figures or records specifically associated with this combined name.
People
Maryfer + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maryfer 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
Maryfer: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maryfer?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 203 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maryfer 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 1,688,445 US residents.
Is Maryfer a common name?
We classify Maryfer as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 206 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maryfer most popular?
The single biggest year for Maryfer was 2005, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maryfer is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maryfer a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maryfer 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.