Alethia
Every Alethia since 1894 — 2,521 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alethia
Alethia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,142 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1894, 2,521 American babies have been named Alethia. Its peak came in 1973, when 74 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 Alethia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alethia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,142 |
| 2024 | 11 | #8,966 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6,939 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,298 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,189 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,229 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,140 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,805 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,813 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,673 |
| 2015 | 17 | #6,990 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,804 |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,636 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,840 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,646 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,663 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,103 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7,429 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,328 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,864 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,521 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,096 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,542 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,307 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,334 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,824 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,450 |
| 1990 | 16 | #5,555 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,287 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,720 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,157 |
| 1970 | 40 | #2,044 |
| 1965 | 28 | #2,248 |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,731 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,226 |
| 1950 | 31 | #1,680 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,919 |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,204 |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,098 |
| 1930 | 32 | #1,348 |
| 1925 | 19 | #2,019 |
| 1920 | 15 | #2,360 |
| 1915 | 19 | #1,739 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,421 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,542 |
| 1900 | 12 | #1,107 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alethia in 2025?
Alethia ranked #10,142 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alethia?
2,521 babies have been named Alethia in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alethia most popular?
Alethia peaked in 1973, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Alethia a boy or girl name?
Alethia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alethia rising or falling?
Alethia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.