girl's name
Henretta
hen-RET-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 1,286
Henretta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1979 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 1916, when 50 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1882.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Henretta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 35 |
| 1890s | 90 |
| 1900s | 143 |
| 1910s | 303 |
| 1920s | 288 |
| 1930s | 189 |
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Henretta?
In 1979, Henretta 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 Henretta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Henretta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Henretta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Henretta
- English hen-RET-uh
Sibling Names for Henretta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Henretta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Henretta
How popular is the name Henretta?
In 1979, Henretta 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 Henretta a girl's or a boy's name?
Henretta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Henretta?
Henretta has 3 syllables.
When was Henretta most popular?
Henretta peaked in 1916, when 50 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.