Aletha
girl nameAletha entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #600 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#600
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #765 |
| 1890s | #796 |
| 1900s | #685 |
| 1910s | #668 |
| 1920s | #700 |
| 1930s | #834 |
| 1940s | #1063 |
| 1950s | #1062 |
| 1960s | #1168 |
| 1970s | #1551 |
| 1980s | #2836 |
| 1990s | #5419 |
| 2000s | #8826 |
| 2010s | #13157 |
| 2020s | #13456 |
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Aletha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aletha alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aletha in 2025?
- Aletha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Aletha most popular?
- Aletha peaked in 1904, reaching #600 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Aletha with classmates?
- Aletha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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