Maricruz
Maricruz is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Mary of the Cross.
Origin and history
Maricruz is a classic Spanish compound name combining María and Cruz. It carries a traditional rhythmic quality and has maintained a consistent presence in Spanish-speaking households across the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,917 babies in the United States have been named Maricruz since 1880. It ranks #3284 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2011.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.6 %)
- TX (31.2 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- AZ (2.3 %)
- FL (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 307 |
| 1980-1990 | 440 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,088 |
| 2000-2010 | 665 |
| 2010-2019 | 230 |
| 2020-2029 | 90 |
Famous people named Maricruz
- Maricruz Olivier: Actress
- Maricruz Delgado: Fictional Character
Nicknames
Mari, Cruz, Cruzita
Fun facts
- Maricruz belongs to a long-standing Hispanic naming custom of fusing María with another spiritual concept into a single given name.
- The name has been featured as the title character in popular Spanish-language television dramas.