Maretha
girl nameMaretha entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #3194 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#3194
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4725 |
| 1940s | #3435 |
| 1950s | #5928 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Maretha are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Maretha alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maretha in 2025?
- Maretha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Maretha most popular?
- Maretha peaked in 1942, reaching #3194 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maretha with classmates?
- Maretha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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