Maricruz
Every Maricruz since 1962 — 2,917 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maricruz
Maricruz is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,742 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 2,917 American babies have been named Maricruz. Its peak came in 1990, when 169 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 Maricruz stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maricruz year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,742 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,766 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,507 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,856 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,346 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,254 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,928 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,972 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,602 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,736 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,068 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,421 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,250 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,198 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,153 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,537 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3,498 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,685 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,202 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,352 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,720 |
| 2004 | 52 | #3,028 |
| 2003 | 84 | #2,100 |
| 2002 | 95 | #1,883 |
| 2001 | 82 | #2,059 |
| 2000 | 96 | #1,809 |
| 1995 | 98 | #1,556 |
| 1990 | 169 | #1,056 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,903 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,972 |
| 1975 | 30 | #2,592 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,829 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,704 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maricruz in 2025?
Maricruz ranked #7,742 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maricruz?
2,917 babies have been named Maricruz in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maricruz most popular?
Maricruz peaked in 1990, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Maricruz a boy or girl name?
Maricruz is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maricruz rising or falling?
Maricruz is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.