Marietta
From Italian Marietta. By surface analysis, Maria / Marie / Mary + -etta.
Every Marietta since 1880 — 15,055 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marietta
Marietta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,684 in 2025 with 41 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 15,055 American babies have been named Marietta. Its peak came in 1921, when 295 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marietta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marietta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | #3,684 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,628 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,524 |
| 2022 | 34 | #4,268 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,471 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,584 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,507 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,097 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,449 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,317 |
| 2015 | 27 | #5,069 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,981 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,599 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,350 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,070 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,103 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,487 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,320 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,626 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,516 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,162 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,890 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,722 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,818 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,942 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,382 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,055 |
| 1990 | 38 | #2,995 |
| 1985 | 37 | #2,631 |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,269 |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,311 |
| 1970 | 76 | #1,379 |
| 1965 | 103 | #1,030 |
| 1960 | 207 | #709 |
| 1955 | 241 | #594 |
| 1950 | 266 | #495 |
| 1945 | 189 | #531 |
| 1940 | 234 | #447 |
| 1935 | 221 | #434 |
| 1930 | 231 | #446 |
| 1925 | 237 | #451 |
| 1920 | 234 | #438 |
| 1915 | 216 | #407 |
| 1910 | 61 | #526 |
| 1905 | 37 | #577 |
| 1900 | 57 | #446 |
| 1895 | 38 | #475 |
| 1890 | 33 | #457 |
| 1885 | 18 | #515 |
| 1880 | 21 | #361 |
Famous people named Marietta
- Marietta Alboni Singer · 1823–1894
- Marietta Blau Physicist · 1894–1970
- Marietta Shaginyan Writer · 1888–1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marietta mean?
From Italian Marietta. By surface analysis, Maria / Marie / Mary + -etta.
How popular is the name Marietta in 2025?
Marietta ranked #3,684 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 41 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marietta?
15,055 babies have been named Marietta in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marietta most popular?
Marietta peaked in 1921, when 295 newborns received the name.
Is Marietta a boy or girl name?
Marietta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marietta rising or falling?
Marietta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marietta?
Well-known people named Marietta include Marietta Alboni (singer), Marietta Blau (physicist), Marietta Shaginyan (writer).