Marketa is a name of Czech origin, derived from the Czech word "marketa," which means "dedicated to Mars." Mars was the Roman god of war, and this name was often given to girls born around the time of the celebration of the Roman festival of Mars in March. The name Marketa has been used in the Czech Republic for centuries and is considered a traditional Czech name. It is also sometimes spelled as Marjeta or Marcela in other Slavic languages. Despite its historical roots, Marketa remains a popular name today, often chosen by parents for its uniqueness and cultural significance.
The name Marketa has been given to a total of 673 newborns in the United States since 1954. The popularity of this name has fluctuated over the years, with some years seeing as many as 44 births and others only 5.
In the early years recorded, from 1954 to 1964, the number of babies named Marketa ranged between 5 and 8 per year. However, starting in 1970, we see a significant increase in the number of newborns with this name, reaching a peak of 44 births in 1984.
This high level of popularity continued until 1989, after which there was a steady decline in the number of babies named Marketa. From 1990 to 2003, the annual births ranged between 5 and 26 per year. Since then, the name has become even less common, with only 5 or fewer newborns being named Marketa each year from 2007 onwards.
Despite this decrease in popularity, it is clear that Marketa has been a beloved name for parents in the United States over the past several decades, with a notable peak in the 1980s.