Mertha
Girl nameMertha has been given to 190 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It peaked in 1925.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
190
Peak year
1925 (17 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1914
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Mertha — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Mertha.
Sibling name ideas for Mertha
Same era and popularity as Mertha, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Mertha?
Mertha has been given to 190 babies in the U.S. since 1914. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Mertha peak?
Mertha peaked in 1925, when 17 babies were given the name.
Is Mertha a girl or boy name?
Mertha is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Mertha are girls).
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