Maribel

Maribel is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 119 girls in the United States.

Maribel at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Maribel

Maribel belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maribel first appears in Social Security records in 1906. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #316 in 1980, and in 2024 119 babies received the name — 24,742 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maribel in US records

First recorded (US)
1906
Best US rank
#316 in 1980
Peak year
1980
Babies named Maribel in 2024
119
Total since 1880
24,742

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maribel mean?

The meaning of Maribel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maribel a boy or girl name?

Maribel is a girl name. In 2024, 119 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maribel?

Maribel comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Maribel?

Maribel first appears in US records in 1906. Its best-ever ranking was #316 in 1980, and 119 babies were given the name in 2024.

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