Metta
Every Metta since 1880 — 1,123 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Metta
Metta is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 1,123 American babies have been named Metta. Its peak came in 1924, when 25 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 Metta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Metta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,828 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,773 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,206 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,159 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,391 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,938 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,640 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,665 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,660 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,308 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,282 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,040 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,146 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,161 |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,044 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,108 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,379 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,830 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,530 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,648 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,830 |
| 1920 | 19 | #2,050 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,856 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,485 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,849 |
| 1900 | 15 | #1,001 |
| 1895 | 21 | #696 |
| 1890 | 18 | #636 |
| 1885 | 12 | #650 |
| 1880 | 15 | #445 |
Famous people named Metta
- Metta World Peace Basketball player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Metta in 2025?
Metta did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Metta?
1,123 babies have been named Metta in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Metta most popular?
Metta peaked in 1924, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Metta a boy or girl name?
Metta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Metta rising or falling?
Metta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Metta?
Well-known people named Metta include Metta World Peace (basketball player).