unisex name
Leotha
lee-OH-thuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 486
Leotha is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 76% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1982 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 1934, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1900.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Leotha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 24 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 104 |
| 1940s | 92 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
How Popular Is Leotha?
In 1982, Leotha 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 Leotha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Leotha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Leotha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Leotha
- English lee-OH-thuh
Sibling Names for Leotha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Leotha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Leotha
How popular is the name Leotha?
In 1982, Leotha 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 Leotha a girl's or a boy's name?
Leotha is used for both girls and boys. About 76% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Leotha?
Leotha has 3 syllables.
When was Leotha most popular?
Leotha peaked in 1934, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.