Total births
1,111
Girls' name · since 1892
Aletta
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 1,111 babies named Aletta, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4121
- among girls today
- 1,111
- born since 1892
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
1,111 babies have been named Aletta since 1892, making it today's #4121 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aletta has been recorded 1,111 times among girls since 1892, currently ranked #4121 nationally and more common than 77% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1892 to 2025.
- #4121 among girls today
- 1,111 born since 1892
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aletta is currently the #4121 girls' name in America, more common than 77% of girls - 1,111 born since 1892, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4121
- among girls today
- 1,111
- born since 1892
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other girls
Aletta vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4121
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 77% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Aletta was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
37 babies were named Aletta in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
How Aletta compares
1,111 Top 30% higher than 70% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aletta's all-time total is 191% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aletta | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,111 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aletta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aletta splits its recorded history at 1958: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1892 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1935 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aletta at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1935
Current rank
#4,121
Active since
1892
Aletta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–2025
- Peak year (1935)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Aletta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aletta's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Aletta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 20
1890s
20 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
66 births
- 1920s
1920s
105 births
- 1930s
1930s
139 births
- 1940s
1940s
122 births
- 1950s
1950s
99 births
- 1960s
1960s
81 births
- 1970s
1970s
100 births
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
- 2010s
2010s
142 births
- 2020s
2020s
137 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 142 births (13% of all-time use).
How Aletta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aletta's total volume
Aletta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aletta by state
Where Aletta concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 8 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 7 | 0.6% |
Missouri share of Aletta's total US births 1.0%
Even split
11 of 1,111 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aletta? ▼
1,111 babies have been named Aletta since 1892. It currently ranks #4121 among girls. The peak year was 1935 with 37 births.
When was Aletta most popular? ▼
Aletta was most popular in the 2010s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Aletta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aletta are Missouri (11 births), Texas (10 births), Arkansas (8 births).
How long has the name Aletta been used? ▼
Records for Aletta go back to 1892, giving 134 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aletta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexis, Alexandra, Alexa, Alexandria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aletta's data
- Aletta's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (142 total births) through the 2020s (137) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Missouri records the most Alettas (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aletta
Nearby Names Like Aletta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aletta
Alexis Girl
#501 344,557 births
Alexandra Girl
#221 245,451 births
Alexa Girl
#806 131,551 births
Alexandria Girl
#463 104,548 births
Alejandra Girl
#578 54,015 births
Compare Aletta side by side: Aletta vs Alexis Aletta vs Alexandra Aletta vs Alexa
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aletta
Verena #4120
1,989 births · Peak 1916
Aniela #4122
1,081 births · Peak 2010
Fae #4119
2,683 births · Peak 1916
Ellanor #4123
756 births · Peak 2021
Clarabelle #4118
1,945 births · Peak 1919
Michele #4124
223,299 births · Peak 1968
Olena #4117
920 births · Peak 2024
Loyal #4125
500 births · Peak 2021
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1892–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aletta: #4121 Girls' Name - 1,111 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aletta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aletta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.