Marietta
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
15,013 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1921 Peak Popularity Year
295 Peak Births

Marietta Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Marietta is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for child.' It evolved through various languages and gained popularity in the 19th century. The name is associated with positive traits and has no biblical relevance. Its variants and derivatives include names like Maria and Marie, while it is currently seen as elegant and somewhat vintage.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marietta"

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Pronunciation

/ˌmɛr.iˈɛ.tə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

Marietta is a diminutive form of the name Maria, which is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. The name Miriam is often interpreted as meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for child.'

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Meaning

beloved, wished for child

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Language Evolution

Miriam (Hebrew), Maria (Latin), Marietta (Italian/Latin)

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Historical Usage

Marietta gained popularity in the 19th century, especially in Italian-speaking regions and among Italian communities elsewhere. It became more widely recognized in the English-speaking world due to its melodic sound and association with the name Maria.

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Variants & Derivatives

Maria, Marie, Mary, Marisa

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Marietta is perceived as a charming and somewhat vintage name, evoking a sense of elegance and femininity. It is less common than its variants but is appreciated for its uniqueness.

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Famous People

Marietta Pritchard, American actress, Marietta S. McCarty, American author, Marietta K. Phillips, American politician

📊 Marietta Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Marietta Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 295 peak births in 1921

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 40 US states, with strongest presence in Indiana

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marietta"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Marietta"

"Marietta" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 438th of 9107 4,142
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 474th of 9204 3,988
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 658th of 12526 4,000
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1583rd of 19264 994
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 3027th of 27321 556
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5926th of 35406 330
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 4536th of 30306 369

Regional Popularity of "Marietta" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Marietta" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
24.22%
343rd/1416
26.69%
368th/1379
23.16%
548th/2366
50.00%
571st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
23.35%
361st/1546
25.26%
393rd/1556
25.33%
596th/2353
32.77%
507th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
26.04%
580th/2227
23.99%
583rd/2430
25.06%
715th/2853
29.84%
828th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
50.29%
1477th/2937
46.17%
1608th/3483
75.78%
2666th/3518
53.66%
2170th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
93.54%
3447th/3685
82.53%
3693rd/4475
100.00%
5194th/5194
66.46%
4198th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
4582nd/4582
91.27%
4713th/5164
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
82.61%
3291st/3984
- 68.59%
4679th/6822
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State-by-State Popularity of "Marietta"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Marietta" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Marietta" in the United States

The name Marietta is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marietta has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marietta' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 438th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 474th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 658th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1583rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3027th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5926th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4536th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marietta' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Marietta name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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