Marquetta Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmar-KET-uh / mɑːrˈkɛtəLatin; French
Meaning
Latin: little warrior; French: derived from Marquette
Historical & Cultural Background
Marquetta is a feminine form derived from the name Marquette, which has roots in Latin. The name is often associated with the meaning of 'little warrior' or 'little mark.' It has seen usage in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions. The name has been used in the United States, particularly among African American communities.
Trend Summary
The name Marquetta has seen limited popularity in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marquet
- Marquetta
International Variants
- Marquette (French)
Famous people named Marquetta
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Fictional characters named Marquetta
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marquetta was first seen in the United States in 1929. Marquetta has ranked as high as #1031 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in Ohio, Illinois, Alabama, Michigan, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Marquetta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marquetta (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 25 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 22 |
| 1957 | 29 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 31 |
| 1962 | 26 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 23 |
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 30 |
| 1968 | 28 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1972 | 46 |
| 1973 | 50 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 35 |
| 1976 | 49 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1980 | 48 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1982 | 62 |
| 1983 | 80 |
| 1984 | 91 |
| 1985 | 72 |
| 1986 | 82 |
| 1987 | 65 |
| 1988 | 64 |
| 1989 | 83 |
| 1990 | 68 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |