Mettie
girl nameMettie entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #466 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#466
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #591 |
| 1890s | #683 |
| 1900s | #947 |
| 1910s | #1650 |
| 1920s | #2155 |
| 1930s | #2566 |
| 1940s | #3520 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mettie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mettie alive today was born around 1910, making them about 115 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mettie in 2025?
- Mettie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mettie most popular?
- Mettie peaked in 1880, reaching #466 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mettie with classmates?
- Mettie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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