Marietta Girl

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationma-RET-ah / məˈrɛtə

Latin; Italian

Meaning

Latin: Little Mary; Italian: Bitter

Historical & Cultural Background

Marietta is a diminutive form of the name Maria, which has roots in Latin and Hebrew. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it is often associated with affection and endearment. It gained popularity in the 19th century and has been used in literature and music, contributing to its cultural significance.

Trend Summary

Marietta has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Mari
  • Mary
  • Marita

International Variants

  • Mariette (French)
  • Marita (Spanish)
  • Marija (Slavic)

Famous people named Marietta

Marietta Peabody Tree, an American author and social activist known for her work in the field of social justice.

Marietta Sirleaf, a Liberian politician who has contributed to women's rights in her country.

Marietta Roberts, an American artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.

Marietta D. McGowan, an American educator and advocate for educational reform.

Fictional characters named Marietta

Marietta from the play 'The Wild Duck' by Henrik Ibsen, who plays a significant role in the unfolding drama.

Marietta from the novel 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, who is a minor character in the story.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marietta was first seen in the United States in 1880. Marietta has ranked as high as #608 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Marietta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marietta (2022)

StateBirthsShare
TX 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188021
188121
188217
188326
188424
188518
188624
188728
188837
188915
189033
189116
189229
189322
189443
189538
189643
189734
189847
189941
190057
190149
190247
190333
190448
190537
190649
190745
190856
190964
191061
191191
1912123
1913111
1914163
1915216
1916213
1917236
1918245
1919264
1920234
1921295
1922285
1923264
1924246
1925237
1926214
1927216
1928248
1929201
1930231
1931220
1932198
1933185
1934170
1935221
1936240
1937250
1938278
1939235
1940234
1941232
1942233
1943221
1944202
1945189
1946214
1947238
1948245
1949223
1950266
1951227
1952241
1953239
1954225
1955241
1956169
1957225
1958182
1959193
1960207
1961185
1962174
1963141
1964165
1965103
196690
196795
196885
196981
197076
197156
197255
197357
197446
197536
197640
197749
197841
197940
198044
198156
198251
198344
198432
198537
198630
198730
198840
198932
199038
199128
199232
199332
199426
199526
199622
199731
199816
199923
200017
200124
200220
200321
200421
200520
200620
200717
200813
200926
201022
201122
201217
201324
201427
201527
201634
201732
201826
201931
202042
202131
202234
202331
202430