Claretta
girl nameClaretta entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #1321 in 1906, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1902–2025
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rank today
#1321
peak (1906)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1719 |
| 1910s | #2610 |
| 1920s | #2266 |
| 1930s | #1977 |
| 1940s | #2044 |
| 1950s | #3091 |
| 1960s | #5012 |
| 1970s | #8505 |
| 1980s | #10517 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Claretta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Claretta 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 Claretta in 2025?
- Claretta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Claretta most popular?
- Claretta peaked in 1906, reaching #1321 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Claretta with classmates?
- Claretta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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