Aletta
From a Middle Low German diminutive form of Adelheid, related to English Adelaide and Alice.
Every Aletta since 1892 — 1,111 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aletta
Aletta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,565 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1892, 1,111 American babies have been named Aletta. Its peak came in 1935, when 37 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 Aletta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aletta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #5,565 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,119 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,419 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,033 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,584 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,573 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,715 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,781 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,196 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,917 |
| 2015 | 12 | #8,968 |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,554 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,061 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8,654 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,422 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,287 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,499 |
| 2008 | 7 | #13,913 |
| 2007 | 5 | #17,762 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,079 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,329 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,803 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,145 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,579 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,204 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,173 |
| 1955 | 5 | #5,839 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,654 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,460 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,506 |
| 1935 | 37 | #1,165 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,847 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,380 |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,901 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,140 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Aletta
- Aletta Jacobs Physician · 1854–1929
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aletta mean?
From a Middle Low German diminutive form of Adelheid, related to English Adelaide and Alice.
How popular is the name Aletta in 2025?
Aletta ranked #5,565 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aletta?
1,111 babies have been named Aletta in the United States since 1892, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aletta most popular?
Aletta peaked in 1935, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Aletta a boy or girl name?
Aletta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aletta rising or falling?
Aletta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aletta?
Well-known people named Aletta include Aletta Jacobs (physician).