How Many People Are Named Marta?

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

Marta
Very Rare
Slavic

Marta, a very rare female name, is held by only 14,614 people in the US, making up just 1 in 22,581 Americans. The majority of those named Marta are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~1,350
Living in US
1 in 245,518
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Queenly
🌐
Origin
Slavic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Regal Determined Caring
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

588,706
Worldwide Bearers
#223
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
62,407
🇸🇰 Slovakia
61,299
🇮🇹 Italy
60,219
🇲🇿 Mozambique
55,199
🇲🇽 Mexico
50,903
🇨🇺 Cuba
34,124
🇵🇾 Paraguay
23,150
🇦🇴 Angola
21,999
🇺🇦 Ukraine
21,104
🇩🇪 Germany
17,171

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
43 (0%)
♀ Female
14,571 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
2,238
Would be under 30 (13%)
6,560
Would be 30–60 (38%)
8,688
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 17,486 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: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
5

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

📜 Marta Through the Generations

Marta has been a steady presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1957 with 444 births. Today, it's considered a classic, old-school name with a stable trend. Among the 14,614 living Martas in the US, 2,238 are under 30, 6,560 are between 30 and 60, and 8,688 are over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 3,197
Texas 2,953
New York 1,679
Illinois 849
Florida 506
Pennsylvania 482
New Jersey 471
Michigan 407
Ohio 393
Indiana 259

⭐ Famous People Named Marta

Marta is a female given name derived from the Aramaic name ܡܳܪܬܳܐ, which translates as "the lady" in English. It had the male form "Martinus" in Roman culture. It has been described as a cognate of Martha.…

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✨ Similar Names to Marta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marta's Slavic roots

📄 About the Name Marta

How Many People Have the Name Marta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,350 people in the United States currently share the name Marta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 245,518 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marta a Common or Rare Name?

Marta 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 Marta Mean?

Marta means "Queenly" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marta Most Popular?

The name Marta reached peak popularity in 1957, with 444 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 Marta?

Approximately 1,350 people named Marta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,350. That works out to roughly 1 in 245,518 Americans.

Is Marta a rare name?

Marta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 245,518 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marta mean?

Marta means "Queenly" and comes from Slavic origins.

Is Marta more male or female?

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

When was Marta most popular?

Marta peaked in 1957 with 444 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 US1,350
All-Time Births1,350
1 in X1 in 245,518
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1957
World Rank#223
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.