Mette
girl nameMette entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #5566 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#5566
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5566 |
| 1960s | #6481 |
| 1970s | #8254 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
| 2000s | #15784 |
| 2010s | #14247 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mette are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mette alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mette in 2025?
- Mette is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mette most popular?
- Mette peaked in 1959, reaching #5566 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mette with classmates?
- Mette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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