girl's name
Laretha
luh-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 227
Laretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 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 1971, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1937.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Laretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 79 |
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 7 |
How Popular Is Laretha?
In 1991, Laretha 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 Laretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Laretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Laretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Laretha
- English luh-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Laretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Laretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Laretha
How popular is the name Laretha?
In 1991, Laretha 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 Laretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Laretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Laretha?
Laretha has 3 syllables.
When was Laretha most popular?
Laretha peaked in 1971, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.