Total births
1,286
Girls' name · since 1882
Henretta
Henretta has 1,286 recorded births since 1882 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,286
- total births
- 1882–1979
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1,286 girls have been named Henretta since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Henretta has 1,286 recorded births among girls since 1882, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 1979.
- 1,286 total births
- 1882–1979 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,286 girls have been named Henretta since 1882, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1979.
- 1,286
- total births
- 1882–1979
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Henretta was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
50 babies were named Henretta in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Henretta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Henretta's full recorded timeline at 1925, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1885, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1916 peak of 50 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Henretta at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Henretta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1979
- Peak year (1916)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Henretta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Henretta's strongest decade.
303 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Henretta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 35
1880s
35 births
- 1890s 90
1890s
90 births
- 1900s
1900s
143 births
- 1910s
1910s
303 births
- 1920s
1920s
288 births
- 1930s
1930s
189 births
- 1940s 102
1940s
102 births
- 1950s 94
1950s
94 births
- 1960s 37
1960s
37 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 303 births (24% of all-time use).
How Henretta 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 Henretta's total volume
Henretta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Henretta by state
Where Henretta concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 114 | 8.9% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 52 | 4.0% |
| #3 | Alabama | | 49 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 23 | 1.8% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 22 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Texas | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Mississippi share of Henretta's total US births 8.9%
Even split
114 of 1,286 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Henretta? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 1,286 babies named Henretta. The most recent recorded year was 1979. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 50 births.
When was Henretta most popular? ▼
Henretta was most popular in the 1910s decade with 303 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Henretta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Henretta are Mississippi (114 births), South Carolina (52 births), Alabama (49 births).
How long has the name Henretta been used? ▼
Records for Henretta go back to 1882, giving 98 years of history through 1979.
What names are similar to Henretta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Henrietta, Henley, Henry, Hensley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Henretta's data
- Henretta's decade-level peak was the 1910s (303 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Henrettas (114 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Henretta
Nearby Names Like Henretta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Henretta
Henrietta Girl
#2134 51,330 births
Henley Girl
#960 6,725 births
Henry Girl
#7601 4,619 births
Hensley Girl
#2277 2,038 births
Hennessy Girl
#3554 1,568 births
Compare Henretta side by side: Henretta vs Henrietta Henretta vs Henley Henretta vs Henry
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1882–1979 (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. "Henretta: Baby Name Since 1882 - 1,286 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/henretta. 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 Henretta 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 July 2026.