girl's name
Joretha
juh-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 36
Joretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1960 it was given to 6 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 1952, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1938.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Joretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Joretha?
In 1960, Joretha was given to 6 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 Joretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joretha
- English juh-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Joretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joretha
How popular is the name Joretha?
In 1960, Joretha was given to 6 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 Joretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Joretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joretha?
Joretha has 3 syllables.
When was Joretha most popular?
Joretha peaked in 1952, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.