girl's name
Mertha
MUR-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 190
Mertha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1953 it was given to 6 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 1925, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Mertha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 11 |
How Popular Is Mertha?
In 1953, Mertha was given to 6 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 Mertha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mertha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mertha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mertha
- English MUR-thuh
Sibling Names for Mertha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mertha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mertha
How popular is the name Mertha?
In 1953, Mertha was given to 6 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 Mertha a girl's or a boy's name?
Mertha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mertha?
Mertha has 2 syllables.
When was Mertha most popular?
Mertha peaked in 1925, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.