Holding steady.
Popularity of Fleta since 1881
Babies named Fleta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Fleta's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 38 |
| 1890s | 123 |
| 1900s | 150 |
| 1910s | 285 |
| 1920s | 336 |
| 1930s | 198 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fleta is a rare early English name that saw brief use in the late 1800s. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1881 and peaked in 1884, but has since fallen into obscurity. Its uncertain origins and dated sound make it a historical curiosity rather than a modern choice. While never common, its similarity to names like Etta and Lela might appeal to parents seeking an unusual vintage name. Without recent data, its trajectory remains stable at near-zero use.
Fleta is a rare early English name whose origins are unclear. It may be a variant of the medieval name Fletta, recorded in the Domesday Book, or could derive from the Old English word 'fleot' (stream or bay). Another theory links it to the surname Fletch, a variant of Fletcher (arrow-maker), but this connection is speculative. The name saw modest use in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, before falling out of common use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flet, Flee
Variants: Fletta
Sibling names for Fleta
Names that share Fleta's style, for a brother or sister.
