Feminine dossier · first seen 1900
Aretta
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1923
Peak births
33
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Aretta
How many people are named Aretta?
Based on SSA birth records through 1991, an estimated 259 Americans born with the name Aretta may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1991.
How rare is Aretta?
Aretta has not appeared in SSA records since 1991. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Aretta?
The median age of a living American named Aretta is approximately 68 years, with most bearers falling between 60 and 77 years old.
Is Aretta still popular?
No. Aretta is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1991.
1900Peak 19232025
Peak year
1923
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,142