Oletta
Every Oletta since 1912 — 343 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Oletta
Oletta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,480 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 343 American babies have been named Oletta. Its peak came in 1923, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Oletta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Oletta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2025 | 6 | #14,480 |
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| 1950 | 9 | #3,873 |
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| 1935 | 10 | #2,884 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,528 |
| 1925 | 13 | #2,736 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,297 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,787 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Oletta in 2025?
Oletta ranked #14,480 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Oletta?
343 babies have been named Oletta in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Oletta most popular?
Oletta peaked in 1923, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Oletta a boy or girl name?
Oletta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Oletta rising or falling?
Oletta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.