girl's name
Claretha
kluh-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,109
Claretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1989 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 1948, when 41 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Claretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 105 |
| 1930s | 216 |
| 1940s | 282 |
| 1950s | 298 |
| 1960s | 133 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 17 |
How Popular Is Claretha?
In 1989, Claretha 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 Claretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Claretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Claretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Claretha
- English kluh-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Claretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Claretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Claretha
How popular is the name Claretha?
In 1989, Claretha 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 Claretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Claretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Claretha?
Claretha has 3 syllables.
When was Claretha most popular?
Claretha peaked in 1948, when 41 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.