girl's name
Marthella
mar-THEL-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 116
Marthella is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1951 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 1930, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marthella Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Marthella?
In 1951, Marthella 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 Marthella
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marthella Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marthella over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marthella
- English mar-THEL-uh
Sibling Names for Marthella
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marthella — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marthella
How popular is the name Marthella?
In 1951, Marthella 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 Marthella a girl's or a boy's name?
Marthella is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marthella?
Marthella has 3 syllables.
When was Marthella most popular?
Marthella peaked in 1930, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.