Marra
Every Marra since 1963 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marra
Marra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,321 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 344 American babies have been named Marra. Its peak came in 1989, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Marra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,321 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,637 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,836 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,003 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,435 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,841 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,050 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,629 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,009 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,260 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,679 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,313 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,311 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,721 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,589 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,688 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,317 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,780 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,953 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,364 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,169 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,937 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,807 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marra in 2025?
Marra ranked #14,321 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marra?
344 babies have been named Marra in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marra most popular?
Marra peaked in 1989, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Marra a boy or girl name?
Marra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marra rising or falling?
Marra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.