How Many People Are Named Areatha?

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

Areatha
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Areatha is a rare, feminine name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each bearer unique. Only 208 people in the U.S. carry this name, which means it's shared by just 1 in 1,588,871 Americans. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity way back in 1925.

~208
Living in US
1 in 1,588,871
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Aretha
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Classic Strong Dignified Timeless
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

391
Worldwide Bearers
#437,834
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
364
🇬🇾 Guyana
9
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5
🇬🇧 England
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
2
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
2
🇬🇧 Scotland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
208 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
119
Would be 30–60 (31%)
263
Would be over 60 (69%)

All 382 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: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
71

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

📜 Areatha Through the Generations

Areatha has been a name that's remained stable through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1925 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, there are 208 people named Areatha living in the United States, with the majority being over 60 years old. This indicates that the name is predominantly carried by older generations, with only a small fraction under the age of 30. The name's enduring appeal suggests it's a classic, old-school choice that continues to be cherished by those who bear it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 6
Illinois 6

✨ Similar Names to Areatha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Areatha's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Areatha

How Many People Have the Name Areatha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 208 people in the United States currently share the name Areatha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,588,871 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Areatha a Common or Rare Name?

Areatha 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 Areatha Mean?

Areatha means "creative variant of Aretha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Areatha Most Popular?

The name Areatha reached peak popularity in 1925, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Areatha?

Approximately 208 people named Areatha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 382. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,588,871 Americans.

Is Areatha a rare name?

Areatha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,588,871 Americans has this name.

What does the name Areatha mean?

Areatha means "creative variant of Aretha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Areatha more male or female?

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

When was Areatha most popular?

Areatha peaked in 1925 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US208
All-Time Births382
1 in X1 in 1,588,871
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1925
World Rank#437,834
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.