Total births
241
Girls' name · since 1912
Marrietta
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 241 babies named Marrietta, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 241
- total births
- 1912–1989
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Marrietta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 241 have been recorded since 1912.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marrietta has been recorded 241 times among girls since 1912, 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 1912 to 1989.
- 241 total births
- 1912–1989 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
241 girls have been named Marrietta since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1989.
- 241
- total births
- 1912–1989
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Marrietta was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
11 babies were named Marrietta in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Marrietta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marrietta splits its recorded history at 1940: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marrietta at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Marrietta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1989
- Peak year (1947)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Marrietta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Marrietta's strongest decade.
60 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Marrietta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s
1920s
60 births
- 1930s
1930s
43 births
- 1940s
1940s
44 births
- 1950s
1950s
49 births
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 60 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marrietta? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 241 babies named Marrietta. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 11 births.
When was Marrietta most popular? ▼
Marrietta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 60 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
How long has the name Marrietta been used? ▼
Records for Marrietta go back to 1912, giving 78 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Marrietta? ▼
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 Marrietta's data
- Marrietta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (60 total births); usage has since declined to 5 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 Marrietta
Nearby Names Like Marrietta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marrietta
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 Marrietta side by side: Marrietta vs Mary Marrietta vs Margaret Marrietta vs Maria
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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, 1912–1989 (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. "Marrietta: Baby Name Since 1912 - 241 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marrietta. 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 Marrietta 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.