girl's name
Wretha
REE-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 206
Wretha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1943 it was given to 7 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 1915, when 12 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.
Wretha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 21 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 21 |
How Popular Is Wretha?
In 1943, Wretha was given to 7 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 Wretha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wretha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wretha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wretha
- English REE-thuh
Sibling Names for Wretha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wretha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wretha
How popular is the name Wretha?
In 1943, Wretha was given to 7 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 Wretha a girl's or a boy's name?
Wretha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wretha?
Wretha has 2 syllables.
When was Wretha most popular?
Wretha peaked in 1915, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.