Girl · #5,040 in 2026

Rethea

Name: Popularity of the name Rethea in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Rethea, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,040

Peak Rank

#5,040 (1953)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1944

First Year

1953

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#5040

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rethea

Rethea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1944, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 6 Retheas were born — ranking #5,040 that year. As of 2026, Rethea ranks #5,040 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Retheas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Rethea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Rethea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Reta
Reti
Retta
Radia
Rhodia
Redia
Rodia
Rutty
Richea
Ready
Radio
Ratty

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rethea

What does the name Rethea mean?

Rethea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1944. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rethea in 2026?

In 2026, Rethea ranks #5,040 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Rethea most popular?

Rethea reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #5,040 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Rethea a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Rethea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Rethea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rethea include Ervina, Norna, Seretta. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rethea

Rethea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1944 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Rethea's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #5,040. Use the chart and map above to compare Rethea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.