girl's name
Oretha
oh-REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,158
Oretha is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 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 1926, when 40 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1910.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Oretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 152 |
| 1920s | 280 |
| 1930s | 225 |
| 1940s | 182 |
| 1950s | 170 |
| 1960s | 118 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Oretha?
In 1981, Oretha 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 Oretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oretha
- English oh-REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Oretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oretha
How popular is the name Oretha?
In 1981, Oretha 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 Oretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Oretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oretha?
Oretha has 3 syllables.
When was Oretha most popular?
Oretha peaked in 1926, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.