How Many People Are Named Luretha?
Complete statistics for the name Luretha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Luretha is a very rare female name, with only 228 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,448,340 Americans. The vast majority of these individuals are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1951.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 85All 502 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: 1951Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Luretha Through the Generations
Luretha has been a name that has seen steady usage through the decades, though it peaked in 1951 with 16 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older generations, with 475 out of the 228 living bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name remains stable, it's largely associated with an older demographic, indicating a shift away from contemporary naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Luretha's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Luretha
How Many People Have the Name Luretha?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 228 people in the United States currently share the name Luretha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,448,340 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Luretha a Common or Rare Name?
Luretha 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 Luretha Mean?
Luretha means "creative variant of Lura" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Luretha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Luretha Most Popular?
The name Luretha reached peak popularity in 1951, with 16 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 Luretha?
Approximately 228 people named Luretha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 502. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,448,340 Americans.
Is Luretha a rare name?
Luretha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,448,340 Americans has this name.
What does the name Luretha mean?
Luretha means "creative variant of Lura" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Luretha more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Luretha are male and 100% are female.
When was Luretha most popular?
Luretha peaked in 1951 with 16 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.