Rethia vs Retha
Side-by-side comparison of Rethia and Retha - popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Rethia | Retha |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 37 | 10,597 |
| Peak Year | 1927 | 1924 |
| Peak Year Births | 7 | 252 |
| Peak Decade | 1950s | 1920s |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1927 | 1884 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Rethia | Retha |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | - | 30 |
| 1890s | - | 178 |
| 1900s | - | 446 |
| 1910s | - | 1,372 |
| 1920s | 7 | 2,078 |
| 1930s | - | 1,868 |
| 1940s | 12 | 1,702 |
| 1950s | 18 | 1,595 |
| 1960s | - | 872 |
| 1970s | - | 257 |
| 1980s | - | 143 |
| 1990s | - | 46 |
| 2000s | - | 5 |
| 2010s | - | 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, 1927–1958.