Iretha
girl nameIretha entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2317 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2317
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3498 |
| 1920s | #3550 |
| 1930s | #3364 |
| 1940s | #3634 |
| 1950s | #4544 |
| 1960s | #5849 |
| 1970s | #8313 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Iretha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Iretha alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Iretha in 2025?
- Iretha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Iretha most popular?
- Iretha peaked in 1937, reaching #2317 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Iretha with classmates?
- Iretha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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