girl's name
Deretha
duh-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 86
Deretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 8 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 1950, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1924.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Deretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 20 |
How Popular Is Deretha?
In 1963, Deretha was given to 8 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 Deretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deretha
- English duh-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Deretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deretha
How popular is the name Deretha?
In 1963, Deretha was given to 8 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 Deretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Deretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Deretha?
Deretha has 3 syllables.
When was Deretha most popular?
Deretha peaked in 1950, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.