Retta
Every Retta since 1880 — 3,399 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Retta
Retta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,903 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 3,399 American babies have been named Retta. Its peak came in 1922, when 60 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 Retta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Retta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,903 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,173 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,093 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,976 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,019 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,265 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,797 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,844 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,636 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #17,009 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,535 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,315 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,037 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,864 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,541 |
| 1965 | 22 | #2,662 |
| 1960 | 39 | #1,831 |
| 1955 | 48 | #1,477 |
| 1950 | 50 | #1,300 |
| 1945 | 50 | #1,116 |
| 1940 | 32 | #1,339 |
| 1935 | 48 | #1,003 |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,315 |
| 1925 | 36 | #1,340 |
| 1920 | 48 | #1,085 |
| 1915 | 42 | #1,038 |
| 1910 | 22 | #935 |
| 1905 | 26 | #709 |
| 1900 | 40 | #538 |
| 1895 | 34 | #509 |
| 1890 | 26 | #520 |
| 1885 | 28 | #391 |
| 1880 | 25 | #324 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Retta in 2025?
Retta ranked #12,903 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Retta?
3,399 babies have been named Retta in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Retta most popular?
Retta peaked in 1922, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Retta a boy or girl name?
Retta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Retta rising or falling?
Retta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.