How Many People Are Named Aletha?

Complete statistics for the name Aletha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aletha
Very Rare
Greek

Aletha means 'noble' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 95,740 Americans bearing this name. There are around 3,447 people named Aletha living today, making it a name mostly associated with older generations.

~3,447
Living in US
1 in 95,740
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Noble Dignified Resolute
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,447
Worldwide Bearers
#53,043
Global Rank
🇳🇱 Netherlands
77
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
48
🇯🇲 Jamaica
23
🇧🇷 Brazil
22
🇮🇱 Israel
13
🇪🇨 Ecuador
9
🇮🇳 India
9
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇨🇭 Switzerland
6
🇩🇰 Denmark
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,447 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 80
265
Would be under 30 (4%)
1,547
Would be 30–60 (22%)
5,136
Would be over 60 (74%)

All 6,948 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
3
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aletha Through the Generations

Aletha, a name that peaked in popularity in 1923 with 145 births, now stands as a testament to a bygone era. Today, the majority of those named Aletha are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew. With a total of 6,948 births recorded throughout history, Aletha's decline mirrors broader shifts in naming trends, yet it remains a cherished classic among its bearers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 224
Michigan 220
California 179
New York 173
Illinois 164
Iowa 128
Pennsylvania 120
Ohio 116
Missouri 96
Kansas 88

✨ Similar Names to Aletha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aletha's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Aletha

How Many People Have the Name Aletha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,447 people in the United States currently share the name Aletha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 95,740 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aletha a Common or Rare Name?

Aletha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aletha Mean?

Aletha means "noble" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aletha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Aletha Most Popular?

The name Aletha reached peak popularity in 1923, with 145 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aletha?

Approximately 3,447 people named Aletha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,948. That works out to roughly 1 in 95,740 Americans.

Is Aletha a rare name?

Aletha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 95,740 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aletha mean?

Aletha means "noble" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Aletha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aletha are male and 100% are female.

When was Aletha most popular?

Aletha peaked in 1923 with 145 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,447
All-Time Births6,948
1 in X1 in 95,740
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1923
World Rank#53,043
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.