Holding steady.
Popularity of Caretha since 1916
Babies named Caretha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 48 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Caretha is a rare American feminine name that first appeared on record in 1916. It reached its peak usage in 1931, then gradually declined. The name has never entered the national top 1000 rankings, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with very infrequent use. The name likely originated as a modern invention, possibly combining elements of Carl or Coretta with the fashionable -etha suffix common in the early 1900s. It has not experienced a notable revival and remains a distinctive, if obscure, name from that era.
Caretha is a modern American name, first recorded in the early 20th century. It may be a feminine elaboration of the name Carl or a variant of Coretta, possibly influenced by the suffix -etha as in Maritha or Loretha. Its use peaked in the 1930s but has since become rare, suggesting it was a fashionable invention of that era rather than a traditional name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Carey, Retha, Cari
Variants: Coretha, Caritha
Sibling names for Caretha
Names that share Caretha's style, for a brother or sister.
