Holding steady.
Popularity of Arleta since 1909
Babies named Arleta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 7 |
| 1910s | 99 |
| 1920s | 209 |
| 1930s | 233 |
| 1940s | 209 |
| 1950s | 140 |
| 1960s | 90 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Arleta is a rare American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1909. It achieved its peak popularity in 1932, during the Great Depression, but has never cracked the top 1000. The name has remained stable in its extreme rarity, with only a handful of recorded births per decade through the mid-20th century. No top states have been associated with the name, suggesting its use was scattered. Arleta likely arose as an embellishment of Arlet or Arletta following the fashion for -a endings in girls' names of that era.
The name Arleta appears to be a modern coinage, likely a blend or elaboration of names like Arlet or Arletta. Arlet itself may be derived from the Old French 'herlot' meaning 'little hermit' or from the English surname Arlett. It gained some use in the United States in the early 20th century but has remained uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Leta, Etta
Sibling names for Arleta
Names that share Arleta's style, for a brother or sister.
