Retha
girl nameRetha entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #431 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
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rank today
#431
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #901 |
| 1890s | #806 |
| 1900s | #533 |
| 1910s | #492 |
| 1920s | #480 |
| 1930s | #481 |
| 1940s | #587 |
| 1950s | #753 |
| 1960s | #1229 |
| 1970s | #3256 |
| 1980s | #5340 |
| 1990s | #11716 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
| 2010s | #16513 |
Living bearers
About 4,200 people named Retha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Retha 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 Retha in 2025?
- Retha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Retha most popular?
- Retha peaked in 1901, reaching #431 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Retha with classmates?
- Retha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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