Maribelle Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAIR-ih-bell //ˈmɛrɪbɛl//
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: 'sea of bitterness'; Latin: 'star of the sea'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maribelle is a combination of two elements: the Hebrew name "Miriam" and the French word "belle," meaning "beautiful." The Hebrew root "Miriam" has various interpretations, including "sea of bitterness" or "wished-for child," and it has been a significant name in Jewish and Christian traditions, notably associated with the biblical figure Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron. The name evolved through various languages, including Greek and Latin, before being adapted into Old French as "Marie," a form of "Miriam." The addition of "belle" in the 19th century reflects a trend in French naming practices that emphasized beauty and elegance, thus creating the name Maribelle.
Historically, the name Maribelle can be linked to the broader cultural significance of the name Mary, which has been borne by numerous saints and queens throughout history. The name gained prominence in Christian contexts, particularly due to the veneration of the Virgin Mary, whose influence permeated various aspects of medieval and Renaissance culture.
The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, further solidified the name's importance in Christian communities, although it does not specifically mention Maribelle. Instead, it reflects the enduring legacy of its root names.
Culturally, Maribelle embodies a blend of religious significance and aesthetic appeal, making it a name that resonates with themes of beauty and grace. The combination of its roots highlights a connection to both spiritual and earthly beauty, which has contributed to its lasting presence in various cultures.
While diminutive forms such as "Belle" have emerged, Maribelle itself stands as a unique name that encapsulates a rich historical and linguistic heritage.
Fictional characters named Maribelle
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Maribelle is a fictional character from the video game Fire Emblem: Awakening. She is a noblewoman and a skilled healer who supports her allies in battle.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maribelle was first seen in the United States in 1912.
Maribelle has ranked as high as #1309 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Maribelle has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maribelle is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maribelle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Maribelle (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maribelle.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2023 | 67 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1926 | 14 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1912 | 6 |