Letha
girl nameLetha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #231 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#231
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #302 |
| 1890s | #257 |
| 1900s | #245 |
| 1910s | #280 |
| 1920s | #345 |
| 1930s | #430 |
| 1940s | #582 |
| 1950s | #731 |
| 1960s | #865 |
| 1970s | #1598 |
| 1980s | #3164 |
| 1990s | #6701 |
| 2000s | #12388 |
| 2010s | #12912 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
About 5,700 people named Letha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Letha alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Letha in 2025?
- Letha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Letha most popular?
- Letha peaked in 1903, reaching #231 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Letha with classmates?
- Letha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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