Total births
96
Girls' name · since 1916
Marbeth
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 96 babies named Marbeth, peaking in 1945. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 96
- total births
- 1916–1958
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
96 girls have been named Marbeth since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marbeth has been recorded 96 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1958.
- 96 total births
- 1916–1958 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
96 girls have been named Marbeth since 1916, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1958.
- 96
- total births
- 1916–1958
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Marbeth was born in this single decade.
1945
Single peak year
13 babies were named Marbeth in 1945 - its busiest year on record.
Marbeth's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marbeth's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1945 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marbeth at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1945
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Marbeth popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1958
- Peak year (1945)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Marbeth by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Marbeth's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Marbeth births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 7
1910s
7 births
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 1930s
1930s
25 births
- 1940s
1940s
37 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 37 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marbeth? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 96 babies named Marbeth. The most recent recorded year was 1958. Its busiest year on record was 1945, with 13 births.
When was Marbeth most popular? ▼
Marbeth was most popular in the 1940s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 1945.
How long has the name Marbeth been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marbeth since 1916 -- 43 years through the most recent 1958 data.
What names are similar to Marbeth? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marbeth's data
- Marbeth's decade-level peak was the 1940s (37 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marbeth
Nearby Names Like Marbeth
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marbeth
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marbeth side by side: Marbeth vs Mary Marbeth vs Margaret Marbeth vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–1958 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marbeth: Baby Name Since 1916 - 96 Births, Peak 1945." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marbeth. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marbeth draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.