Morelia
Every Morelia since 1995 — 756 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Morelia
Morelia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,522 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 756 American babies have been named Morelia. Its peak came in 1996, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Morelia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Morelia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,522 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,291 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,904 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,853 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,363 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,548 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,168 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,337 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,532 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,947 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,647 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,439 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,368 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,328 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,321 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,958 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,085 |
| 2007 | 41 | #3,894 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,541 |
| 2005 | 45 | #3,396 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2,799 |
| 2003 | 52 | #2,947 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,320 |
| 2001 | 56 | #2,685 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,855 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,198 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Morelia in 2025?
Morelia ranked #16,522 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Morelia?
756 babies have been named Morelia in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Morelia most popular?
Morelia peaked in 1996, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Morelia a boy or girl name?
Morelia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Morelia rising or falling?
Morelia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.