Mertie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMER-tee / ˈmɜːrtiEnglish; diminutive of Martha
Meaning
Lady; mistress of the house
Historical & Cultural Background
Mertie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Martha, which has biblical origins. The name Martha appears in the New Testament as the sister of Lazarus. Mertie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries. It reflects a trend of creating affectionate or diminutive forms of traditional names during that time.
Trend Summary
Mertie saw a decline in popularity after the early 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mert
- Mertie
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mertie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Mertie has ranked as high as #827 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Alabama, North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Mertie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mertie (1927)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 18 |
| 1881 | 29 |
| 1882 | 38 |
| 1883 | 36 |
| 1884 | 42 |
| 1885 | 39 |
| 1886 | 34 |
| 1887 | 36 |
| 1888 | 29 |
| 1889 | 24 |
| 1890 | 30 |
| 1891 | 24 |
| 1892 | 28 |
| 1893 | 31 |
| 1894 | 30 |
| 1895 | 33 |
| 1896 | 30 |
| 1897 | 23 |
| 1898 | 25 |
| 1899 | 23 |
| 1900 | 34 |
| 1901 | 31 |
| 1902 | 22 |
| 1903 | 18 |
| 1904 | 28 |
| 1905 | 28 |
| 1906 | 19 |
| 1907 | 18 |
| 1908 | 23 |
| 1909 | 28 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1911 | 23 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 40 |
| 1916 | 37 |
| 1917 | 41 |
| 1918 | 46 |
| 1919 | 44 |
| 1920 | 32 |
| 1921 | 38 |
| 1922 | 42 |
| 1923 | 32 |
| 1924 | 23 |
| 1925 | 36 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1927 | 31 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 23 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1932 | 27 |
| 1933 | 23 |
| 1934 | 21 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 26 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 25 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |