Total births
50
Unisex name · since 1984
Ratha
Ratha has 50 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 50
- total births
- 1984–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
Ratha is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 50 have been recorded since 1984.
Social Security Administration records show Ratha recorded 50 times among boys since 1984, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 1992.
- 50 total births
- 1984–1992 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
50 boys have been named Ratha since 1984, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1992.
- 50
- total births
- 1984–1992
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Ratha was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
9 babies were named Ratha in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Ratha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ratha's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ratha at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Ratha popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–1992
- Peak year (1991)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 9 years of records
Ratha popularity over time - girls
13 total births recorded since 1987 (Ratha as girls' name)
Ratha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ratha's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Ratha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
31 births
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 31 births (62% of all-time use).
Ratha by state
Where Ratha concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 10.0% |
California share of Ratha's total US births 10.0%
5 of 50 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ratha? ▼
50 babies have been named Ratha since 1984. It was last recorded in 1992. The peak year was 1991 with 9 births.
When was Ratha most popular? ▼
Ratha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Ratha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ratha are California (5 births).
Is Ratha a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ratha is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 50 births, and as a girl's name it has 13 births.
How long has the name Ratha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ratha since 1984 -- 9 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Ratha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rathana, Rathanak, Ratana, Rattana, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ratha's data
- Ratha's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (31 total births) through the 1990s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Rathas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Ratha
Nearby Names Like Ratha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ratha
Rathana Boy
51 births
Rathanak Boy
19 births
Ratana Boy
14 births
Rattana Boy
7 births
Ratan Boy
5 births
Compare Ratha side by side: Ratha vs Rathana Ratha vs Rathanak Ratha vs Ratana
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1984–1992 (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. "Ratha: Baby Name Since 1984 - 50 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ratha. 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 Ratha 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.