Maricel
Maricel is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,434 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Maricel is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Maricel often also consider Gleda, California, Ailsa .
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Historical Record
Maricel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 465 babies have been named Maricel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maricel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,434 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,434
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Maricel
Maricel is a girl name .
Maricel is currently ranked #68,434 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maricel include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maricel include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis