Holding steady.
Popularity of Fleeta since 1884
Babies named Fleeta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fleeta's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 69 |
| 1900s | 96 |
| 1910s | 136 |
| 1920s | 161 |
| 1930s | 98 |
| 1940s | 96 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fleeta is a rare and somewhat mysterious name that saw brief popularity in the United States near the end of the 19th century. The first recorded use in Social Security data is 1884, and the name reached its peak rank in 1890. After a steady decline, it became essentially extinct by the mid-20th century. While the exact origin is uncertain, it likely functions as a feminine derivative of the English surname Fleet or the medieval name Fleta, both related to flowing water. The name's trajectory shows that Fleeta followed the pattern of many elaborately feminine names of its era, none of which saw a revival in later decades.
Fleeta is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a feminine variant of the English surname Fleet, which denoted someone who lived near a stream or estuary (from Old English flēot 'flowing water'). Alternatively, it could be a variant of Fleta, a rare medieval name. The name saw modest use in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the 1890s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lee, Etta
Variants: Fleta
Sibling names for Fleeta
Names that share Fleeta's style, for a brother or sister.
