Alethea
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia).
Every Alethea since 1892 — 4,968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alethea
Alethea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,030 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 4,968 American babies have been named Alethea. Its peak came in 1973, when 322 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Alethea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alethea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #3,030 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,661 |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,415 |
| 2022 | 80 | #2,320 |
| 2021 | 81 | #2,268 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,683 |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,131 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,669 |
| 2017 | 50 | #3,192 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,858 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,772 |
| 2014 | 36 | #4,107 |
| 2013 | 40 | #3,785 |
| 2012 | 28 | #4,969 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,361 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,424 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,387 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,150 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4,384 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,242 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,834 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,094 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,660 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,634 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,788 |
| 2000 | 31 | #3,984 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,101 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,800 |
| 1985 | 43 | #2,317 |
| 1980 | 76 | #1,542 |
| 1975 | 101 | #1,145 |
| 1970 | 87 | #1,263 |
| 1965 | 65 | #1,366 |
| 1960 | 84 | #1,188 |
| 1955 | 58 | #1,320 |
| 1950 | 34 | #1,602 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,602 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,299 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,736 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,846 |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,195 |
| 1920 | 33 | #1,377 |
| 1915 | 22 | #1,571 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,637 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alethea mean?
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia).
How popular is the name Alethea in 2025?
Alethea ranked #3,030 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alethea?
4,968 babies have been named Alethea in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alethea most popular?
Alethea peaked in 1973, when 322 newborns received the name.
Is Alethea a boy or girl name?
Alethea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alethea rising or falling?
Alethea is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.