girl's name
Marleta
mar-LET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 76
Marleta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1962, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1924.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marleta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 15 |
How Popular Is Marleta?
In 1962, Marleta was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marleta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marleta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marleta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marleta
- English mar-LET-uh
Sibling Names for Marleta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marleta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marleta
How popular is the name Marleta?
In 1962, Marleta was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marleta a girl's or a boy's name?
Marleta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marleta?
Marleta has 3 syllables.
When was Marleta most popular?
Marleta peaked in 1962, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.