How Many People Are Named Maretta?
Complete statistics for the name Maretta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maretta is a rare female name with roots in Old English, making it both classic and modern. Only 563 people named Maretta live in the US today, which means 1 in 586,037 Americans have this unique name. The majority of those named Maretta are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 traditionally represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 73All 896 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1950Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maretta Through the Generations
Maretta has seen its peak popularity in 1950 when 25 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has slowly risen in popularity, though it remains very rare. Today, there are 563 people named Maretta living in the US, with 73% being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Maretta is more commonly found among older generations, reflecting its classic origins while maintaining a touch of modernity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maretta's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Maretta
How Many People Have the Name Maretta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 563 people in the United States currently share the name Maretta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 586,037 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maretta a Common or Rare Name?
Maretta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maretta Mean?
Maretta means "Old English origin, meaning 'of the sea'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maretta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Maretta Most Popular?
The name Maretta reached peak popularity in 1950, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maretta?
Approximately 563 people named Maretta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 896. That works out to roughly 1 in 586,037 Americans.
Is Maretta a rare name?
Maretta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 586,037 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maretta mean?
Maretta means "Old English origin, meaning 'of the sea'" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Maretta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maretta are male and 100% are female.
When was Maretta most popular?
Maretta peaked in 1950 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.