Meta
girl nameMeta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #216 in 1884, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#216
peak (1884)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #245 |
| 1890s | #262 |
| 1900s | #388 |
| 1910s | #601 |
| 1920s | #870 |
| 1930s | #1149 |
| 1940s | #1505 |
| 1950s | #1530 |
| 1960s | #2235 |
| 1970s | #4208 |
| 1980s | #6486 |
| 1990s | #10186 |
| 2000s | #12729 |
| 2010s | #10587 |
| 2020s | #12325 |
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Meta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meta alive today was born around 1916, making them about 109 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meta in 2025?
- Meta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Meta most popular?
- Meta peaked in 1884, reaching #216 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Meta with classmates?
- Meta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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