Aretta
girl nameAretta entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1044 in 1908, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1044
peak (1908)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1531 |
| 1910s | #1455 |
| 1920s | #1600 |
| 1930s | #1773 |
| 1940s | #2414 |
| 1950s | #3265 |
| 1960s | #4806 |
| 1970s | #6283 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
| 1990s | #11509 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Aretta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aretta alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aretta in 2025?
- Aretta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Aretta most popular?
- Aretta peaked in 1908, reaching #1044 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Aretta with classmates?
- Aretta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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