Arletta
Every Arletta since 1883 — 2,395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arletta
Arletta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,197 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 2,395 American babies have been named Arletta. Its peak came in 1930, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Arletta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arletta 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 | #10,197 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,298 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,412 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,781 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,358 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,820 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,043 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,383 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,176 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,154 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,511 |
| 1965 | 27 | #2,296 |
| 1960 | 21 | #2,652 |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,111 |
| 1950 | 32 | #1,654 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,828 |
| 1940 | 47 | #1,046 |
| 1935 | 35 | #1,201 |
| 1930 | 58 | #956 |
| 1925 | 43 | #1,176 |
| 1920 | 35 | #1,313 |
| 1915 | 34 | #1,174 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,342 |
| 1905 | 12 | #1,097 |
| 1900 | 12 | #1,111 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,609 |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,106 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arletta in 2025?
Arletta ranked #10,197 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 Arletta?
2,395 babies have been named Arletta in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arletta most popular?
Arletta peaked in 1930, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Arletta a boy or girl name?
Arletta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arletta rising or falling?
Arletta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.