Maricruz Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maricruz is a Spanish name combining the elements 'Maria' and 'Cruz', reflecting both cultural and religious significance. It has evolved from its Hebrew roots through Latin and Spanish forms. The name symbolizes traits of perseverance and faith, with no direct biblical reference. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is perceived positively in modern contexts, with notable individuals bearing the name.
The name Maricruz is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maricruz has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maricruz' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2782nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1728th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2631st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6388th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maricruz' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maricruz"
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛrɪˈkruːz/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Maricruz is a compound name formed by combining 'Maria', derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebellious', and 'Cruz', which means 'cross' in Spanish.
Meaning
Sea of bitterness, rebellious, and cross
Language Evolution
Miriam (Hebrew), Maria (Latin), María (Spanish), Maricruz (modern Spanish)
Historical Usage
Maricruz became popular in the 20th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, as a unique combination name reflecting both religious and cultural significance.
Variants & Derivatives
María, Cruz, Mari, Mary
Modern Popularity & Image
Maricruz is often seen as a traditional yet modern name, reflecting a blend of cultural heritage and religious significance, which appeals to many parents in Spanish-speaking communities.
Famous People
Maricruz Olivier, Mexican actress, Maricruz Nájera, Mexican politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maricruz"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maricruz"
"Maricruz" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2782nd of 19264 | 422 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1728th of 27321 | 1,237 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2631st of 35406 | 1,005 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6388th of 30306 | 227 |
Regional Popularity of "Maricruz" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Maricruz" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
41.25% 1451st/3518 |
32.69% 1322nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
53.76% 1981st/3685 |
- |
29.34% 1524th/5194 |
13.96% 882nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
59.49% 2726th/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
32.70% 2391st/7313 |
20.05% 1496th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
71.86% 4902nd/6822 |
53.06% 3330th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Maricruz"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maricruz" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.