girl's name
Luretha
loo-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 502
Luretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1971 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 1951, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Luretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 97 |
| 1930s | 92 |
| 1940s | 91 |
| 1950s | 113 |
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 10 |
How Popular Is Luretha?
In 1971, Luretha 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 Luretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Luretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Luretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Luretha
- English loo-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Luretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Luretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Luretha
How popular is the name Luretha?
In 1971, Luretha 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 Luretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Luretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Luretha?
Luretha has 3 syllables.
When was Luretha most popular?
Luretha peaked in 1951, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.