Arletta
Girl name · French · Old English
- US rank
- #10,107
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #915 in 1933
9 babies were named Arletta in the US in 2025. It has climbed 4,981 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Arletta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 178,571 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Arletta, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Arletta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryArletta first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1933, when it ranked #915. Today it's #10,107, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendArletta has climbed 4,981 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,107. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Arletta
Arletta is a girl name of French and Old English origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-tta”. US birth records list Arletta for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 101 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #915 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,107, with 9 babies.
Origin:French namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 16 | 61,620 girls |
| 1890s | 27 | 37,693 girls |
| 1900s | 29 | 34,270 girls |
| 1910s | 29 | 34,025 girls |
| 1920s | 37 | 27,233 girls |
| 1930s | 44 | 22,507 girls |
| 1940s | 25 | 40,650 girls |
| 1950s | 17 | 60,132 girls |
| 1960s | 12 | 82,713 girls |
| 1970s | 6.8 | 145,985 girls |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 473,934 girls |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,470,588 girls |
| 2020s | 3.7 | 269,058 girls |
Other spellings of Arletta
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Arletta
What is the origin of the name Arletta?
Arletta has French, Old English roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Arletta a boy or girl name?
Arletta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Arletta?
Arletta ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#915).