Oretha vs Orena
Side-by-side comparison of Oretha and Orena — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Oretha | Orena |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,158 | 318 |
| Peak Year | 1926 | 1920 |
| Peak Year Births | 40 | 19 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1910 | 1895 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Oretha | Orena |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | — | 12 |
| 1900ss | — | 30 |
| 1910ss | 152 | 95 |
| 1920ss | 280 | 119 |
| 1930ss | 225 | 36 |
| 1940ss | 182 | 16 |
| 1950ss | 170 | 5 |
| 1960ss | 118 | 5 |
| 1970ss | 26 | — |
| 1980ss | 5 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1910–1981.