Maritza
From Spanish Maritza, a diminutive of:
Every Maritza since 1945 — 23,232 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maritza
Maritza is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,846 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 23,232 American babies have been named Maritza. Its peak came in 2005, when 780 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Maritza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maritza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,846 | — | — |
| 2024 | 84 | #2,242 | — | — |
| 2023 | 88 | #2,169 | — | — |
| 2022 | 106 | #1,903 | — | — |
| 2021 | 93 | #2,063 | — | — |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,941 | — | — |
| 2019 | 115 | #1,782 | — | — |
| 2018 | 124 | #1,683 | — | — |
| 2017 | 144 | #1,531 | — | — |
| 2016 | 160 | #1,444 | — | — |
| 2015 | 208 | #1,203 | — | — |
| 2014 | 202 | #1,211 | — | — |
| 2013 | 211 | #1,142 | — | — |
| 2012 | 317 | #842 | — | — |
| 2011 | 300 | #872 | — | — |
| 2010 | 340 | #804 | — | — |
| 2009 | 426 | #686 | — | — |
| 2008 | 545 | #566 | — | — |
| 2007 | 590 | #530 | — | — |
| 2006 | 615 | #496 | — | — |
| 2005 | 780 | #403 | — | — |
| 2004 | 735 | #416 | — | — |
| 2003 | 495 | #561 | — | — |
| 2002 | 468 | #566 | — | — |
| 2001 | 506 | #530 | — | — |
| 2000 | 474 | #554 | — | — |
| 1995 | 517 | #479 | 8 | #6,759 |
| 1990 | 501 | #487 | 10 | #5,247 |
| 1985 | 287 | #646 | — | — |
| 1980 | 339 | #551 | — | — |
| 1975 | 280 | #585 | — | — |
| 1970 | 320 | #569 | — | — |
| 1965 | 246 | #622 | — | — |
| 1960 | 217 | #691 | — | — |
| 1955 | 98 | #1,016 | — | — |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,626 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,998 | — | — |
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Famous people named Maritza
- Maritza Rodríguez Celebrity · b. 1975
- Maritza Martén Athlete · b. 1963
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maritza mean?
From Spanish Maritza, a diminutive of:
How popular is the name Maritza in 2025?
Maritza ranked #2,846 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maritza?
23,232 babies have been named Maritza in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maritza most popular?
Maritza peaked in 2005, when 780 newborns received the name.
Is Maritza a boy or girl name?
Maritza is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maritza rising or falling?
Maritza is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maritza?
Well-known people named Maritza include Maritza Rodríguez (celebrity), Maritza Martén (athlete).