Holding steady.
Popularity of Marieta since 1898
Babies named Marieta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marieta's real moment was 1898.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 87 |
| 1950s | 67 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marieta is a delicate Spanish and Italian diminutive of Maria that has never entered widespread use in the United States. First recorded in 1898, it reached its peak usage in that very year and has since remained a rare choice, with no recorded rank in any recent decade. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely infrequent, and it has not appeared among the top states or shown any signs of revival. Despite its obscurity, Marieta carries a melodic, old-world charm, appealing to parents seeking a feminine name with a soft, romantic sound. Its connection to the enduring classic Maria gives it depth, while the diminutive suffix -eta adds sweetness without being overly frilly.
Marieta is a diminutive of Maria, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. The name has been used as a pet form in Spanish, Italian, and other Romance languages. In Spanish-speaking cultures, it emerged as an affectionate variant, and it saw modest use in the United States beginning in the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Eta, Rieta
Sibling names for Marieta
Names that share Marieta's style, for a brother or sister.
