Total births
1,147
Girls' name · since 1888
Maryetta
Maryetta has 1,147 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1943 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,147
- total births
- 1888–2025
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1,147 girls have been named Maryetta since 1888, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maryetta has been recorded 1,147 times among girls since 1888, 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 1888 to 2025.
- 1,147 total births
- 1888–2025 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,147 girls have been named Maryetta since 1888, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,147
- total births
- 1888–2025
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Maryetta was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
31 babies were named Maryetta in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Maryetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maryetta's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1943 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maryetta at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Maryetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (1943)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Maryetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Maryetta's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Maryetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 21
1890s
21 births
- 1900s 47
1900s
47 births
- 1910s
1910s
144 births
- 1920s
1920s
207 births
- 1930s
1930s
180 births
- 1940s
1940s
218 births
- 1950s
1950s
164 births
- 1960s 81
1960s
81 births
- 1970s 40
1970s
40 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 218 births (19% of all-time use).
How Maryetta 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 Maryetta's total volume
Maryetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Maryetta by state
Where Maryetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Maryetta's total US births 1.0%
Even split
11 of 1,147 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maryetta? ▼
1,147 babies have been named Maryetta since 1888. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1943 with 31 births.
When was Maryetta most popular? ▼
Maryetta was most popular in the 1940s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Where is Maryetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maryetta are Pennsylvania (11 births), Michigan (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Maryetta been used? ▼
Maryetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1888, spanning 138 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Maryetta? ▼
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 Maryetta's data
- Maryetta's decade-level peak was the 1940s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Maryettas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Maryetta
Nearby Names Like Maryetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maryetta
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 Maryetta side by side: Maryetta vs Mary Maryetta vs Margaret Maryetta 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, 1888–2025 (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. "Maryetta: Baby Name Since 1888 - 1,147 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maryetta. 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 Maryetta 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.