Marietta

Marietta is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 30 girls in the United States.

Marietta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marietta

Marietta belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marietta first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #361 in 1880, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 15,013 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marietta in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#361 in 1880
Peak year
1921
Babies named Marietta in 2024
30
Total since 1880
15,013

Marietta in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#3912 in 2000
Babies named Marietta in 2024
3
Total since 1996
45

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marietta mean?

The meaning of Marietta is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marietta a boy or girl name?

Marietta is a girl name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marietta?

Marietta comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marietta?

Marietta first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #361 in 1880, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].