Meta
Meta is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pearl.
Origin and history
Meta is a feminine name of Germanic origin, traditionally serving as a short form of Margareta. It was moderately popular in the United States around the turn of the 20th century before becoming rare in modern usage. Its literal meaning traces back to the ancient root for 'pearl'.
Popularity in the United States
6,211 babies in the United States have been named Meta since 1880. It ranks #2163 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2086.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.1 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- WI (12.5 %)
- NC (9.8 %)
- IL (9.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 650 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,104 |
| 1900-1910 | 774 |
| 1910-1920 | 950 |
| 1920-1930 | 756 |
| 1930-1940 | 391 |
| 1940-1950 | 333 |
| 1950-1960 | 451 |
| 1960-1970 | 323 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 78 |
| 2010-2019 | 60 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Meta
- Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller: Sculptor, Artist
Fun facts
- Meta was a top 300 name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The name originated as a North German and Scandinavian hypocoristic form of Margaret.