Total births
312
Girls' name · since 1988
Swetha
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 312 babies named Swetha, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 312
- total births
- 1988–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
312 girls have been named Swetha since 1988, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Swetha has been recorded 312 times among girls since 1988, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2013.
- 312 total births
- 1988–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
312 girls have been named Swetha since 1988, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 312
- total births
- 1988–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Swetha was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
32 babies were named Swetha in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Swetha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Swetha splits its recorded history at 2001: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1990 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Swetha at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Swetha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2013
- Peak year (2003)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Swetha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Swetha's strongest decade.
174 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Swetha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
104 births
- 2000s
2000s
174 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 174 births (56% of all-time use).
Swetha by state
Where Swetha concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 4.8% |
| #2 | Virginia | | 6 | 1.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 1.6% |
California share of Swetha's total US births 4.8%
Even split
15 of 312 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Swetha? ▼
Swetha has been given to 312 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 32 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Swetha most popular? ▼
Swetha was most popular in the 2000s decade with 174 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Swetha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Swetha are California (15 births), Virginia (6 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Swetha been used? ▼
Records for Swetha go back to 1988, giving 26 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Swetha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sweetie, Sweta, Sweden, Sweet, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Swetha's data
- Swetha's decade-level peak was the 2000s (174 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Swethas (15 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 Swetha
Nearby Names Like Swetha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Swetha
Sweetie Girl
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Sweta Girl
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Sweden Girl
#16523 78 births
Sweet Girl
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Swecha Girl
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Compare Swetha side by side: Swetha vs Sweetie Swetha vs Sweta Swetha vs Sweden
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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, 1988–2013 (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. "Swetha: Baby Name Since 1988 - 312 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/swetha. 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 Swetha 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.