Marico
Every Marico since 1970 — 399 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marico
Marico is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 399 American babies have been named Marico. Its peak came in 1979, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marico stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marico year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,348 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,600 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,382 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,758 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,834 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,292 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,402 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,198 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,073 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,926 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,762 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,575 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,998 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,048 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,580 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,181 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marico in 2025?
Marico did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Marico?
399 babies have been named Marico in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marico most popular?
Marico peaked in 1979, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Marico a boy or girl name?
Marico is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marico rising or falling?
Marico is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.