Holding steady.
Popularity of Oletha since 1897
Babies named Oletha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Oletha's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 39 |
| 1910s | 238 |
| 1920s | 329 |
| 1930s | 205 |
| 1940s | 113 |
| 1950s | 99 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 78 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Oletha first appeared in U.S. records in 1897, with its peak usage occurring in 1910. Despite a stable trajectory, the name has never ranked in the top 1000 and is quite rare, with no recorded births in recent years according to Social Security data. It was most common in the 1910s decade. The name's uncertain etymology adds to its charm, possibly linking it to the more familiar Ophelia or the Russian Olen. Parents drawn to vintage, uncommon names might appreciate Oletha's gentle sound and historical roots.
Oletha is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Ophelia, from Greek meaning 'help', or a feminine form of the Russian name Olen. The name saw modest use in the early 20th century in the United States, particularly in the 1910s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ollie, Letha
Sibling names for Oletha
Names that share Oletha's style, for a brother or sister.
