Holding steady.
Popularity of Iretta since 1914
Babies named Iretta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 87 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Iretta is a rare American feminine name that first appeared in 1914 and experienced a brief period of modest use, peaking in 1924 at rank 3,552. With a stable trajectory over the decades, it has never re-entered the top 1,000 names. Its unique -etta ending reflects a naming fashion of the early 1900s. As no top states are recorded, its usage was scattered rather than regionally concentrated. Today, Iretta remains a distinctive and nearly forgotten choice.
Iretta is a rare feminine name that first appeared in the United States in the 1910s. It may be a diminutive or elaboration of Ira, a Hebrew name meaning 'watchful,' or a variant of the obscure name Ireta. Its usage peaked in 1924 and has since become extremely uncommon. The name carries the fashionable -etta suffix popular in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Irie, Retta, Etta
Sibling names for Iretta
Names that share Iretta's style, for a brother or sister.
