girl's name
Marletta
mar-LET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 293
Marletta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1986 it was given to 5 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 1964, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1926.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marletta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 58 |
| 1950s | 65 |
| 1960s | 88 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 24 |
How Popular Is Marletta?
In 1986, Marletta was given to 5 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 Marletta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marletta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marletta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marletta
- English mar-LET-uh
Sibling Names for Marletta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marletta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marletta
How popular is the name Marletta?
In 1986, Marletta was given to 5 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 Marletta a girl's or a boy's name?
Marletta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marletta?
Marletta has 3 syllables.
When was Marletta most popular?
Marletta peaked in 1964, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.