Metta
girl nameMetta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #435 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#435
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #623 |
| 1890s | #778 |
| 1900s | #1195 |
| 1910s | #1733 |
| 1920s | #2264 |
| 1930s | #2573 |
| 1940s | #3775 |
| 1950s | #4576 |
| 1960s | #6055 |
| 1970s | #7851 |
| 1980s | #9790 |
| 1990s | #14122 |
| 2000s | #12429 |
| 2010s | #12620 |
| 2020s | #9776 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Metta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Metta alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Metta in 2025?
- Metta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Metta most popular?
- Metta peaked in 1880, reaching #435 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Metta with classmates?
- Metta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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