girl's name
Arretta
uh-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 240
Arretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1915, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Arretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 56 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Arretta?
In 1966, Arretta was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Arretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Arretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Arretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Arretta
- English uh-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Arretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Arretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Arretta
How popular is the name Arretta?
In 1966, Arretta was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Arretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Arretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Arretta?
Arretta has 3 syllables.
When was Arretta most popular?
Arretta peaked in 1915, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.