girl's name
Retha
REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 10,597
Retha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 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 1924, when 252 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1884.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Retha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 30 |
| 1890s | 178 |
| 1900s | 446 |
| 1910s | 1,372 |
| 1920s | 2,078 |
| 1930s | 1,868 |
| 1940s | 1,702 |
| 1950s | 1,595 |
| 1960s | 872 |
| 1970s | 257 |
| 1980s | 143 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Retha?
In 2014, Retha 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 Retha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Retha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Retha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Retha
- English REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Retha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Retha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Retha
How popular is the name Retha?
In 2014, Retha 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 Retha a girl's or a boy's name?
Retha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Retha?
Retha has 2 syllables.
When was Retha most popular?
Retha peaked in 1924, when 252 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.