Laretha
Laretha is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,497 in the US, popular nicknames include Lar, Lay, and Larie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Laretha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 215 babies have been named Laretha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Laretha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,497 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,497
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Nicknames
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About the Name Laretha
Laretha is a girl name .
Laretha is currently ranked #23,497 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Laretha include Lar, Lay, Larie, and Lareie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Laretha include Lareen . 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