Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1970
Marfa
Marfa has 10 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 10
- total births
- 1970–1971
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Marfa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 10 have been recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Marfa recorded 10 times among girls since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1971.
- 10 total births
- 1970–1971 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Marfa since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1971.
- 10
- total births
- 1970–1971
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Marfa was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
5 babies were named Marfa in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Marfa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marfa's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded.
Marfa at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Marfa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1971
- Peak year (1970)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 2 years of records
Marfa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Marfa's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Marfa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 10 births (100% of all-time use).
Marfa by state
Where Marfa concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oregon | | 5 | 50.0% |
Oregon share of Marfa's total US births 50.0%
5 of 10 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marfa? ▼
10 babies have been named Marfa since 1970. It was last recorded in 1971. The peak year was 1970 with 5 births.
When was Marfa most popular? ▼
Marfa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Marfa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marfa are Oregon (5 births).
How long has the name Marfa been used? ▼
Marfa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 2 years of data through 1971.
What names are similar to Marfa? ▼
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 Marfa's data
- Oregon records the most Marfas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oregon names
- 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 Marfa
Nearby Names Like Marfa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marfa
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 Marfa side by side: Marfa vs Mary Marfa vs Margaret Marfa vs Maria
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1970–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marfa: Baby Name Since 1970 - 10 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marfa. 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 Marfa 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 July 2026.