Oretha
girl nameOretha entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1220 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1220
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1915 |
| 1920s | #1618 |
| 1930s | #1669 |
| 1940s | #2138 |
| 1950s | #2787 |
| 1960s | #4138 |
| 1970s | #7867 |
| 1980s | #10411 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Oretha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Oretha alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Oretha in 2025?
- Oretha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Oretha most popular?
- Oretha peaked in 1926, reaching #1220 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Oretha with classmates?
- Oretha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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