girl's name
Oletha
oh-LEE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,214
Oletha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1980 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 1923, when 41 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1897.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Oletha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 39 |
| 1910s | 238 |
| 1920s | 329 |
| 1930s | 205 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 99 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Oletha?
In 1980, Oletha 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 Oletha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oletha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oletha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oletha
- English oh-LEE-thuh
Sibling Names for Oletha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oletha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oletha
How popular is the name Oletha?
In 1980, Oletha 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 Oletha a girl's or a boy's name?
Oletha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oletha?
Oletha has 3 syllables.
When was Oletha most popular?
Oletha peaked in 1923, when 41 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.