How Many People Are Named Arletha?

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

Arletha
Very Rare
Germanic

Arletha has a very unique sound and is extremely rare, with only 1,640 births recorded in the U.S. and just 919 people still living today. That makes it 1 in 359,044 Americans. Most Arlethas are from the older generation, with 79% over 60.

~919
Living in US
1 in 359,044
Americans
1963
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble or pledged
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Loyal Compassionate Determined
11
Life Path Number

The number 11 is a master number in numerology, representing heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and a deep sense of purpose. People associated with this number are often seen as visionary and inspiring, naturally drawn to uplifting others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,595
Worldwide Bearers
#193,558
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,577
🇵🇭 Philippines
7
🇿🇦 South Africa
4
🇧🇧 Barbados
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
1
🇲🇦 Morocco
1
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
1
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
919 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
348
Would be 30–60 (21%)
1,292
Would be over 60 (79%)

All 1,640 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: 1963

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
58
Modern Appeal
42
International
87

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

📜 Arletha Through the Generations

The name Arletha has a rich history, with its peak year being 1963 when 40 babies were born. Today, there are 919 people named Arletha living in the U.S., which is significantly lower than its all-time birth count of 1,640. This gap highlights the name's rarity. The majority of those named Arletha are part of the older generation, with 79% over 60 years old, indicating a stable trend but also a skew towards the older population. The name remains predominantly female and is considered classic yet modern, bridging different eras of naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 131
Mississippi 37
Illinois 22
Florida 14
Georgia 11
Arkansas 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Arletha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arletha's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Arletha

How Many People Have the Name Arletha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 919 people in the United States currently share the name Arletha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 359,044 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arletha a Common or Rare Name?

Arletha 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 Arletha Mean?

Arletha means "Noble or pledged" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Arletha Most Popular?

The name Arletha reached peak popularity in 1963, with 40 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 Arletha?

Approximately 919 people named Arletha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,640. That works out to roughly 1 in 359,044 Americans.

Is Arletha a rare name?

Arletha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 359,044 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arletha mean?

Arletha means "Noble or pledged" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Arletha more male or female?

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

When was Arletha most popular?

Arletha peaked in 1963 with 40 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 US919
All-Time Births1,640
1 in X1 in 359,044
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1963
World Rank#193,558
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.