girl's name
Iretha
eye-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 359
Iretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1977 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 1957, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Iretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 88 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 51 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 16 |
How Popular Is Iretha?
In 1977, Iretha 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 Iretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Iretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Iretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Iretha
- English eye-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Iretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Iretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Iretha
How popular is the name Iretha?
In 1977, Iretha 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 Iretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Iretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Iretha?
Iretha has 3 syllables.
When was Iretha most popular?
Iretha peaked in 1957, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.