Total births
98
Girls' name · since 1937
Raetta
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 98 babies named Raetta, peaking in 1942. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 98
- total births
- 1937–1972
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Raetta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 98 recorded since 1937.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Raetta has been recorded 98 times among girls since 1937, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 1972.
- 98 total births
- 1937–1972 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
98 girls have been named Raetta since 1937, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1972.
- 98
- total births
- 1937–1972
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Raetta was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
8 babies were named Raetta in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Raetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Raetta's SSA record in two at 1949 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1937, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1942 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Raetta at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Raetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–1972
- Peak year (1942)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Raetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Raetta's strongest decade.
44 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Raetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 10
1930s
10 births
- 1940s
1940s
44 births
- 1950s
1950s
20 births
- 1960s
1960s
19 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 44 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Raetta? ▼
Since 1937, Social Security records show 98 babies named Raetta. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1942, with 8 births.
When was Raetta most popular? ▼
Raetta was most popular in the 1940s decade with 44 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
How long has the name Raetta been used? ▼
Raetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1937, spanning 36 years of data through 1972.
What names are similar to Raetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Raelynn, Raegan, Rae, Raelyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Raetta's data
- Raetta's decade-level peak was the 1940s (44 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.
- 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 Raetta
Nearby Names Like Raetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Raetta
Raelynn Girl
#113 34,671 births
Raegan Girl
#458 25,214 births
Rae Girl
#1264 23,460 births
Raelyn Girl
#422 15,768 births
Raeann Girl
#9642 3,915 births
Compare Raetta side by side: Raetta vs Raelynn Raetta vs Raegan Raetta vs Rae
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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, 1937–1972 (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. "Raetta: Baby Name Since 1937 - 98 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/raetta. 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 Raetta 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.