Marietta
girl name#3645 in 2025Marietta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #352 in 1880, ranks #3645 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3645
rank today
#352
peak (1880)
41
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #433 |
| 1890s | #496 |
| 1900s | #491 |
| 1910s | #433 |
| 1920s | #437 |
| 1930s | #441 |
| 1940s | #509 |
| 1950s | #624 |
| 1960s | #958 |
| 1970s | #1909 |
| 1980s | #2582 |
| 1990s | #4051 |
| 2000s | #6214 |
| 2010s | #5249 |
| 2020s | #4137 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Marietta has been most popular in Texas, Wisconsin.
Fashion outlook
40%chance Marietta feels “very 2020s” by 2040 — moderate fashion risk
Marietta sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 6,900 people named Marietta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marietta alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marietta in 2025?
- Marietta ranks #3645 among US girl names in 2025, with 41 babies given the name.
- When was the name Marietta most popular?
- Marietta peaked in 1880, reaching #352 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marietta with classmates?
- Marietta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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