Claretha
Claretha is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,441 in the US, popular nicknames include Cla, Cly, and Claie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Claretha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 489 babies have been named Claretha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Claretha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,441 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,441
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Claretha
Claretha is a girl name .
Claretha is currently ranked #68,441 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Claretha include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Claretha include Clara, Clare, Clarissa, Clarke, Clarice . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis