Baby Name Popularity Profile

Mariel

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Mariel.

✦ Star of the sea 🌍 Hebrew, Latin, French traditional spiritual
National Rank (2025) #893
All-Time Peak Rank #772 Achieved 1992
Total U.S. Births 7,482 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 1.3% Boy / 98.7% Girl Overwhelmingly Female
First Recorded 1914 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1990s 298 births in 2025
💡 The Mariel Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Star of the sea
Language Origin Hebrew, Latin, French
Origin Type multiple
Diminutive of Maria, a Latin form of the Hebrew name Miryam. The suffix '-el' is a common diminutive ending, particularly in French, and the name is often associated with 'star of the sea' (Stella Maris).
Common Nicknames
Mari Elle Ellie
Alternative Spellings
Marielle
Pronunciation: MAHR-ee-el
Themes & Categories
traditional spiritual
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Mariel

According to SSA data, Mariel achieved its highest historical rank of #772 in 1992. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 298 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 166.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 64 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Mariel across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +166.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 298 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 64 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 45
1920s: 116
1930s: 161
1940s: 101
1950s: 79
1960s: 68
1970s: 269
1980s: 1,550
1990s: 1,870
2000s: 1,253
2010s: 977
2020s: 993

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mar-i-el
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Texas
Top States Texas, California, Arizona, New Jersey, New York
States with Data 26
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Texas #343 1,173 2025 +236.7% Growth
California #612 1,291 1992 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #301 141 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #1119 277 1991 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1979 758 1988 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #957 152 1990 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1195 268 1993 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1639 137 1980 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania Unranked 163 1987 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada #572 10 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia Unranked 40 1994 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 20 1991 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 48 1989 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia Unranked 31 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 17 1992 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1598 30 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio Unranked 40 1992 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 15 1996 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #681 8 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #700 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #1147 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 5 1994 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 10 1997 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #802 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #784 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 5 1998 Insufficient historical volume

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