Feminine dossier · first seen 1884
Retha
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1924
Peak births
252
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1884Peak 19242025
Quick answers about Retha
How many people are named Retha?
Based on SSA birth records through 2014, an estimated 3,773 Americans born with the name Retha may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2014.
How rare is Retha?
Retha has not appeared in SSA records since 2014. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Retha?
The median age of a living American named Retha is approximately 72 years, with most bearers falling between 64 and 81 years old.
Is Retha still popular?
No. Retha is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2014.
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
10,597