girl's name
Claretta
kluh-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 924
Claretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1982 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 1943, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1902.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Claretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 89 |
| 1920s | 163 |
| 1930s | 172 |
| 1940s | 202 |
| 1950s | 157 |
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Claretta?
In 1982, Claretta 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 Claretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Claretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Claretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Claretta
- English kluh-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Claretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Claretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Claretta
How popular is the name Claretta?
In 1982, Claretta 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 Claretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Claretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Claretta?
Claretta has 3 syllables.
When was Claretta most popular?
Claretta peaked in 1943, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.