Aretha
girl nameAretha entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #397 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#397
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1524 |
| 1910s | #1435 |
| 1920s | #1425 |
| 1930s | #1261 |
| 1940s | #1538 |
| 1950s | #1745 |
| 1960s | #873 |
| 1970s | #1038 |
| 1980s | #2813 |
| 1990s | #7334 |
| 2000s | #14348 |
| 2010s | #15276 |
| 2020s | #13506 |
Living bearers
About 4,400 people named Aretha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aretha alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aretha in 2025?
- Aretha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Aretha most popular?
- Aretha peaked in 1968, reaching #397 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Aretha with classmates?
- Aretha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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