Aleta
Every Aleta since 1892 — 6,446 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleta
Aleta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,044 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 6,446 American babies have been named Aleta. Its peak came in 1947, when 262 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,044 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,316 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,236 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,088 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,001 |
| 2020 | 13 | #7,988 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,763 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,846 |
| 2017 | 7 | #12,778 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,445 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,024 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,071 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,601 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,156 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,745 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,483 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,498 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,753 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,673 |
| 2006 | 11 | #9,931 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,161 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,094 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,541 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,295 |
| 2001 | 15 | #6,969 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,498 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,525 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,125 |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,860 |
| 1980 | 55 | #1,936 |
| 1975 | 62 | #1,586 |
| 1970 | 64 | #1,526 |
| 1965 | 139 | #846 |
| 1960 | 141 | #874 |
| 1955 | 162 | #746 |
| 1950 | 183 | #626 |
| 1945 | 102 | #737 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,637 |
| 1935 | 37 | #1,164 |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,661 |
| 1925 | 40 | #1,225 |
| 1920 | 45 | #1,120 |
| 1915 | 37 | #1,115 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,937 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,701 |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,322 |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,301 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleta in 2025?
Aleta ranked #15,044 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aleta?
6,446 babies have been named Aleta in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleta most popular?
Aleta peaked in 1947, when 262 newborns received the name.
Is Aleta a boy or girl name?
Aleta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleta rising or falling?
Aleta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.