How Many People Are Named Marketa?

Complete statistics for the name Marketa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marketa
Very Rare
Czech

Marketa is a rare Czech name, with only 645 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 511,978 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1984 with 44 births, showing a stable trend since then.

~645
Living in US
1 in 511,978
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Czech for 'ruler'
🌐
Origin
Czech
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

49,130
Worldwide Bearers
#18,781
Global Rank
🇨🇿 Czechia
46,604
🇺🇸 United States
961
🇬🇧 England
380
🇺🇦 Ukraine
281
🇹🇭 Thailand
114
🇨🇦 Canada
113
🇪🇸 Spain
72
🇸🇰 Slovakia
66
🇳🇱 Netherlands
57
🇩🇪 Germany
48

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
645 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
59
Would be under 30 (9%)
550
Would be 30–60 (82%)
64
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 673 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: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marketa Through the Generations

Marketa has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1984 when 44 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a small but dedicated following, with 59 individuals under 30 years old, 550 aged between 30 and 60, and 64 over 60. This distribution suggests a balanced yet niche appeal, with the majority of those named Marketa falling within the 30-60 age bracket.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Tennessee 12
Mississippi 10
Illinois 6
North Carolina 5
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marketa's Czech roots

📄 About the Name Marketa

How Many People Have the Name Marketa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 645 people in the United States currently share the name Marketa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 511,978 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marketa a Common or Rare Name?

Marketa 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 Marketa Mean?

Marketa means "Czech for 'ruler'" and comes from Czech origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marketa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marketa Most Popular?

The name Marketa reached peak popularity in 1984, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Marketa?

Approximately 645 people named Marketa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 673. That works out to roughly 1 in 511,978 Americans.

Is Marketa a rare name?

Marketa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 511,978 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marketa mean?

Marketa means "Czech for 'ruler'" and comes from Czech origins.

Is Marketa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marketa are male and 100% are female.

When was Marketa most popular?

Marketa peaked in 1984 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US645
All-Time Births673
1 in X1 in 511,978
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1984
World Rank#18,781
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.