Total births
2,130
Girls' name · since 1929
Marquetta
Since 1929, U.S. Social Security records show 2,130 babies named Marquetta, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,130
- total births
- 1929–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Marquetta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,130 recorded since 1929.
Social Security Administration records show Marquetta recorded 2,130 times among girls since 1929, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1929 to 2015.
- 2,130 total births
- 1929–2015 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,130 girls have been named Marquetta since 1929, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2015.
- 2,130
- total births
- 1929–2015
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Marquetta was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
91 babies were named Marquetta in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Marquetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marquetta's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 71% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 29%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 91, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marquetta at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1929
Marquetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1929–2015
- Peak year (1984)
- 91
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Marquetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Marquetta's strongest decade.
688 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Marquetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 7
1920s
7 births
- 1930s 46
1930s
46 births
- 1940s 116
1940s
116 births
- 1950s 209
1950s
209 births
- 1960s 246
1960s
246 births
- 1970s
1970s
404 births
- 1980s
1980s
688 births
- 1990s
1990s
353 births
- 2000s 55
2000s
55 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 688 births (32% of all-time use).
How Marquetta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marquetta's total volume
Marquetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marquetta by state
Where Marquetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1929
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 118 | 5.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 87 | 4.1% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 72 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 39 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 31 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 17 | 0.8% |
| #7 | California | | 16 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Mississippi | | 14 | 0.7% |
Ohio share of Marquetta's total US births 5.5%
Even split
118 of 2,130 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Marquetta appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marquetta? ▼
Since 1929, Social Security records show 2,130 babies named Marquetta. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 91 births.
When was Marquetta most popular? ▼
Marquetta was most popular in the 1980s decade with 688 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Marquetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marquetta are Ohio (118 births), Illinois (87 births), Alabama (72 births).
How long has the name Marquetta been used? ▼
Records for Marquetta go back to 1929, giving 87 years of history through 2015.
What names are similar to Marquetta? ▼
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 Marquetta's data
- Marquetta's decade-level peak was the 1980s (688 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Marquettas (118 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Marquetta
Nearby Names Like Marquetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marquetta
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 Marquetta side by side: Marquetta vs Mary Marquetta vs Margaret Marquetta vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1929–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marquetta: Baby Name Since 1929 - 2,130 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marquetta. 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 Marquetta 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.