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Retha

Retha is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Retha?

Recorded births named Retha by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	10,597 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Retha's popularity over time

Babies named Retha per year — United States (1884–2014). United States peaked in 1924 (252/yr).

When was Retha popular?

Retha reached its peak in 1924, when it was the #807 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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