Oretta vs Oretha
Side-by-side comparison of Oretta and Oretha — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Oretta | Oretha |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 221 | 1,158 |
| Peak Year | 1915 | 1926 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 40 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1909 | 1910 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Oretta | Oretha |
|---|---|---|
| 1900ss | 5 | — |
| 1910ss | 39 | 152 |
| 1920ss | 62 | 280 |
| 1930ss | 39 | 225 |
| 1940ss | 46 | 182 |
| 1950ss | 24 | 170 |
| 1960ss | 6 | 118 |
| 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, 1909–1960.