Claretha
girl nameClaretha entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #1330 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#1330
peak (1933)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3744 |
| 1920s | #3147 |
| 1930s | #1690 |
| 1940s | #1646 |
| 1950s | #1958 |
| 1960s | #3853 |
| 1970s | #7457 |
| 1980s | #10304 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Claretha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Claretha alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Claretha in 2025?
- Claretha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Claretha most popular?
- Claretha peaked in 1933, reaching #1330 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Claretha with classmates?
- Claretha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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