girl's name
Caretta
kuh-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 47
Caretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1983 it was given to 5 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 1968, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1968.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Caretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Caretta?
In 1983, Caretta was given to 5 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 Caretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Caretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Caretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Caretta
- English kuh-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Caretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Caretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Caretta
How popular is the name Caretta?
In 1983, Caretta was given to 5 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 Caretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Caretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Caretta?
Caretta has 3 syllables.
When was Caretta most popular?
Caretta peaked in 1968, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.