girl's name
Marthena
mar-THEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 96
Marthena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1950 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 1918, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marthena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 15 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Marthena?
In 1950, Marthena 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 Marthena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marthena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marthena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marthena
- English mar-THEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Marthena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marthena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marthena
How popular is the name Marthena?
In 1950, Marthena 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 Marthena a girl's or a boy's name?
Marthena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marthena?
Marthena has 3 syllables.
When was Marthena most popular?
Marthena peaked in 1918, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.