Carletha
girl nameCarletha entered the US charts in 1928, peaked at #2695 in 1954, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1928–2025
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rank today
#2695
peak (1954)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4725 |
| 1940s | #4079 |
| 1950s | #3528 |
| 1960s | #3748 |
| 1970s | #5202 |
| 1980s | #6794 |
| 1990s | #11757 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Carletha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Carletha 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 Carletha in 2025?
- Carletha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Carletha most popular?
- Carletha peaked in 1954, reaching #2695 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Carletha with classmates?
- Carletha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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