Mariza
Every Mariza since 1961 — 1,142 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mariza
Mariza 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 1961, 1,142 American babies have been named Mariza. Its peak came in 2005, when 47 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 Mariza stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mariza year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,633 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,979 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,272 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,547 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,615 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,954 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,559 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,807 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,738 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,809 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,384 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,047 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,304 |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,061 |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,348 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,308 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,304 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,248 |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,060 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,410 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,221 |
| 1980 | 29 | #3,043 |
| 1975 | 24 | #3,017 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,663 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,121 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Mariza
- Mariza Singer · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mariza in 2025?
Mariza 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 Mariza?
1,142 babies have been named Mariza in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mariza most popular?
Mariza peaked in 2005, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Mariza a boy or girl name?
Mariza is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mariza rising or falling?
Mariza is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mariza?
Well-known people named Mariza include Mariza (singer).