Reta
girl nameReta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #448 in 1896, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#448
peak (1896)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #864 |
| 1890s | #637 |
| 1900s | #590 |
| 1910s | #602 |
| 1920s | #584 |
| 1930s | #511 |
| 1940s | #614 |
| 1950s | #796 |
| 1960s | #1776 |
| 1970s | #4080 |
| 1980s | #7523 |
| 1990s | #11603 |
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Reta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Reta 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 Reta in 2025?
- Reta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Reta most popular?
- Reta peaked in 1896, reaching #448 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Reta with classmates?
- Reta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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