How old is someone named Maritza?
The average Maritza is 35 years old.
Half of all living Maritzas are between 22 and 47.
When was Maritza popular?
Maritza was at its most popular in the mid 2000s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 60 babies were named Maritza in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 23 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 896 | 720 |
| 1960s | 2,426 | 2,100 |
| 1970s | 2,887 | 2,700 |
| 1980s | 3,451 | 3,300 |
| 1990s | 5,264 | 5,200 |
| 2000s | 5,634 | 5,600 |
| 2010s | 2,121 | 2,100 |
| 2020s | 530 | 530 |
How many Maritzas are still alive?
About 22,000 Maritzas are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 23,000 babies named Maritza since 1945.
Nearly every Maritza ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Maritza?
About one in three living Maritzas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer 8%
- Gen X 19%
- Millennial 31%
- Gen Z 35%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Maritza an old name?
Somewhat. Maritza is older than 58 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 Maritza will be 55 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Maritza a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.7% of living Maritzas are women.
Names the same age as Maritza
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Maritza's name twin is Alberto. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alberto's age curve is the closest match to Maritza's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Maritza
How old is the average Maritza?
The average Maritza in the US is 35 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Maritza?
About 22,000 Maritzas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 23,000 babies given the name since 1945.
When was the name Maritza most popular?
In 2005, when about 780 baby girls were named Maritza.
Is Maritza a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 35% of living Maritzas, 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