girl's name
Geretha
juh-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 37
Geretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1956 it was given to 7 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 1925, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1925.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Geretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 8 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 7 |
How Popular Is Geretha?
In 1956, Geretha was given to 7 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 Geretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Geretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Geretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Geretha
- English juh-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Geretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Geretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Geretha
How popular is the name Geretha?
In 1956, Geretha was given to 7 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 Geretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Geretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Geretha?
Geretha has 3 syllables.
When was Geretha most popular?
Geretha peaked in 1925, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.