Arletha
girl nameArletha entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1204 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1204
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1825 |
| 1910s | #2160 |
| 1920s | #1747 |
| 1930s | #1719 |
| 1940s | #2046 |
| 1950s | #1968 |
| 1960s | #2140 |
| 1970s | #4362 |
| 1980s | #6559 |
| 1990s | #11773 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Arletha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Arletha 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 Arletha in 2025?
- Arletha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Arletha most popular?
- Arletha peaked in 1903, reaching #1204 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Arletha with classmates?
- Arletha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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