girl's name
Caretha
kuh-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 293
Caretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 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 1931, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Caretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 6 |
How Popular Is Caretha?
In 1981, Caretha 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 Caretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caretha
- English kuh-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Caretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caretha
How popular is the name Caretha?
In 1981, Caretha 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 Caretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Caretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caretha?
Caretha has 3 syllables.
When was Caretha most popular?
Caretha peaked in 1931, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.