Oletha
girl nameOletha entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1176 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1176
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1555 |
| 1900s | #1494 |
| 1910s | #1354 |
| 1920s | #1408 |
| 1930s | #1806 |
| 1940s | #3034 |
| 1950s | #3972 |
| 1960s | #4626 |
| 1970s | #5778 |
| 1980s | #10392 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Oletha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Oletha alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Oletha in 2025?
- Oletha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Oletha most popular?
- Oletha peaked in 1913, reaching #1176 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Oletha with classmates?
- Oletha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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