Retha
Meaning
“A short form of Aretha, from the Greek 'arete', meaning excellence or virtue.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Retha peaked in the 1900s and the 1950s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Retha
Most people given the name Retha in the United States were born between 1940 and 1969. The Retha you meet today is most often in her 60s or 70s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Retha deep dive
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