Marisela
Every Marisela since 1945 — 10,338 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marisela
Marisela is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,055 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 10,338 American babies have been named Marisela. Its peak came in 1985, when 418 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Marisela stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marisela 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 | 26 | #5,055 | — | — |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,261 | — | — |
| 2023 | 36 | #4,097 | — | — |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,804 | — | — |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,851 | — | — |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,056 | — | — |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,534 | — | — |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,303 | — | — |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,123 | — | — |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,830 | — | — |
| 2015 | 61 | #2,876 | — | — |
| 2014 | 51 | #3,214 | — | — |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,996 | — | — |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,891 | — | — |
| 2011 | 60 | #2,887 | — | — |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,471 | — | — |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,056 | — | — |
| 2008 | 112 | #1,897 | — | — |
| 2007 | 109 | #1,906 | — | — |
| 2006 | 125 | #1,687 | — | — |
| 2005 | 130 | #1,571 | — | — |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,513 | — | — |
| 2003 | 136 | #1,450 | — | — |
| 2002 | 143 | #1,359 | — | — |
| 2001 | 151 | #1,289 | — | — |
| 2000 | 182 | #1,125 | — | — |
| 1995 | 199 | #947 | — | — |
| 1990 | 365 | #617 | — | — |
| 1985 | 410 | #495 | 8 | #5,000 |
| 1980 | 236 | #712 | — | — |
| 1975 | 195 | #740 | — | — |
| 1970 | 149 | #889 | — | — |
| 1965 | 83 | #1,182 | — | — |
| 1960 | 35 | #1,943 | — | — |
| 1955 | 35 | #1,787 | — | — |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,992 | — | — |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,692 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marisela in 2025?
Marisela ranked #5,055 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marisela?
10,338 babies have been named Marisela in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marisela most popular?
Marisela peaked in 1985, when 418 newborns received the name.
Is Marisela a boy or girl name?
Marisela is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marisela rising or falling?
Marisela is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.