Althea
girl name#1299 in 2025Althea entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #356 in 1920, ranks #1299 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1299
rank today
#356
peak (1920)
171
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #548 |
| 1890s | #509 |
| 1900s | #487 |
| 1910s | #398 |
| 1920s | #425 |
| 1930s | #549 |
| 1940s | #701 |
| 1950s | #527 |
| 1960s | #765 |
| 1970s | #1233 |
| 1980s | #1938 |
| 1990s | #2601 |
| 2000s | #2672 |
| 2010s | #1891 |
| 2020s | #1377 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Althea has been most popular in CA, NY, PA.
Living bearers
About 10,000 people named Althea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Althea alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Althea in 2025?
- Althea ranks #1299 among US girl names in 2025, with 171 babies given the name.
- When was the name Althea most popular?
- Althea peaked in 1920, reaching #356 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Althea with classmates?
- Althea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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