Holding steady.
Popularity of Wreatha since 1901
Babies named Wreatha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wreatha's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 63 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wreatha is an exceptionally rare American name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1901, a year which also stands as its peak of recorded usage. With no rank available and an estimated frequency of less than 1 in over a million births, it has remained virtually unseen since the early 1900s. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, indicating no significant revival or decline from its already minimal use. Its origins are uncertain, but it may be a creative spelling of a variant like Wretha or a floral-inspired coinage from the word 'wreath'. Wreatha has no associated top states and no documented famous bearers, making it a truly obscure choice. Parents considering this name today would be selecting a highly distinctive historical oddity.
The name Wreatha is extremely rare and of uncertain origin. It first appeared in the United States in the early 1900s, with its only recorded peak year being 1901. It may be a respelling or variant of the name Wretha, or a feminine form of the word 'wreath', evoking floral imagery. Due to its extreme rarity and lack of documented use in other cultures or historical records, it is best categorized as a modern American invention.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Wretha
Sibling names for Wreatha
Names that share Wreatha's style, for a brother or sister.
