How old is someone named Maricela?
The average Maricela is 39 years old.
Half of all living Maricelas are between 29 and 50.
When was Maricela popular?
Parents have been choosing Maricela less often since its peak in 1977; 64 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 101 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 452 | 360 |
| 1960s | 1,252 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 3,095 | 2,900 |
| 1980s | 2,947 | 2,800 |
| 1990s | 2,685 | 2,600 |
| 2000s | 1,543 | 1,500 |
| 2010s | 737 | 730 |
| 2020s | 321 | 320 |
How many Maricelas are still alive?
About 13,000 Maricelas are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 13,000 babies named Maricela since 1944.
Nearly every Maricela ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Maricela?
About one in three living Maricelas are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 7%
- Gen X 31%
- Millennial 36%
- Gen Z 20%
- Gen Alpha 6%
Is Maricela an old name?
Somewhat. Maricela is older than 65 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Maricela will be 58 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Maricela a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Maricelas are women.
Names the same age as Maricela
NAME TWIN
Maricela's name twin is Cara. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cara's age curve is the closest match to Maricela's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Marisela (38)
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Questions about the name Maricela
How old is the average Maricela?
The average Maricela in the US is 39 years old. The median is 40, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Maricela?
About 13,000 Maricelas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 13,000 babies given the name since 1944.
When was the name Maricela most popular?
In 1977, when about 440 baby girls were named Maricela.
Is Maricela a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 36% of living Maricelas, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this