girl's name
Ortha
OR-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 254
Ortha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1942 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 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1904.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ortha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 76 |
| 1920s | 116 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 10 |
How Popular Is Ortha?
In 1942, Ortha 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 Ortha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ortha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ortha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ortha
- English OR-thuh
Sibling Names for Ortha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ortha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ortha
How popular is the name Ortha?
In 1942, Ortha 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 Ortha a girl's or a boy's name?
Ortha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ortha?
Ortha has 2 syllables.
When was Ortha most popular?
Ortha peaked in 1923, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.