Total births
151
Girls' name · since 1900
Mareta
Since 1900, U.S. Social Security records show 151 babies named Mareta, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 151
- total births
- 1900–1989
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
151 girls have been named Mareta since 1900, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mareta has been recorded 151 times among girls since 1900, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1900 to 1989.
- 151 total births
- 1900–1989 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
151 girls have been named Mareta since 1900, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1989.
- 151
- total births
- 1900–1989
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Mareta was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
13 babies were named Mareta in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
Mareta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mareta's SSA record in two at 1926 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1900, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mareta at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1930
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Mareta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–1989
- Peak year (1930)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Mareta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Mareta's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Mareta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
33 births
- 1920s
1920s
50 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 50 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mareta? ▼
151 babies have been named Mareta since 1900. It was last recorded in 1989. The peak year was 1930 with 13 births.
When was Mareta most popular? ▼
Mareta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
How long has the name Mareta been used? ▼
Records for Mareta go back to 1900, giving 90 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Mareta? ▼
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 Mareta's data
- Mareta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (50 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1980s -- 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 Mareta
Nearby Names Like Mareta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mareta
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 Mareta side by side: Mareta vs Mary Mareta vs Margaret Mareta 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, 1900–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mareta: Baby Name Since 1900 - 151 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mareta. 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 Mareta 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.