Oleta
girl nameOleta entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #419 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#419
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1276 |
| 1890s | #1201 |
| 1900s | #909 |
| 1910s | #459 |
| 1920s | #551 |
| 1930s | #685 |
| 1940s | #1197 |
| 1950s | #2083 |
| 1960s | #3876 |
| 1970s | #7030 |
| 1980s | #7873 |
| 1990s | #10652 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
| 2020s | #12206 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Oleta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Oleta alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Oleta in 2025?
- Oleta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Oleta most popular?
- Oleta peaked in 1915, reaching #419 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Oleta with classmates?
- Oleta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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