girl's name
Lauretha
law-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 30
Lauretha 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 1950, when 8 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.
Lauretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Lauretha?
In 1960, Lauretha 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 Lauretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Lauretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Lauretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Lauretha
- English law-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Lauretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Lauretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Lauretha
How popular is the name Lauretha?
In 1960, Lauretha 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 Lauretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Lauretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Lauretha?
Lauretha has 3 syllables.
When was Lauretha most popular?
Lauretha peaked in 1950, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.