Mariel
Mariel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; also associated with bright sea via Muriel.
Origin and history
Mariel is a feminine name that originated as a Dutch variant of Mary or a blend of Mary and Muriel. It gained steady recognition in the United States during the late 20th century, supported by famous figures such as actress Mariel Hemingway. It remains a moderately chosen name with a soft, melodic quality.
Popularity in the United States
7,482 babies in the United States have been named Mariel since 1880. It ranks #1936 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1213.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.7 %)
- TX (25.1 %)
- NY (16.2 %)
- NJ (5.9 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 45 |
| 1920-1930 | 116 |
| 1930-1940 | 161 |
| 1940-1950 | 101 |
| 1950-1960 | 79 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 269 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,550 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,870 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,253 |
| 2010-2019 | 977 |
| 2020-2029 | 993 |
Famous people named Mariel
- Mariel Hemingway: Actress, Author
- Mariel Zagunis: Fencer, Athlete
Nicknames
Mari, Mars
Fun facts
- Actress Mariel Hemingway was named after the Cuban port town of Mariel, where her father and grandfather Ernest Hemingway went fishing.
- Mariel is used across English, Spanish, and Dutch-speaking regions with minimal pronunciation differences.