Caretha
girl nameCaretha entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2581 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2581
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3686 |
| 1920s | #3761 |
| 1930s | #3240 |
| 1940s | #3905 |
| 1950s | #4830 |
| 1960s | #5241 |
| 1970s | #9270 |
| 1980s | #9110 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Caretha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Caretha alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Caretha in 2025?
- Caretha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Caretha most popular?
- Caretha peaked in 1931, reaching #2581 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Caretha with classmates?
- Caretha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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