Reta
Reta is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Pearl, ruler of the home, or bound.
Origin and history
Reta is a given name often serving as a short form of Margareta or Henrietta, or alternatively derived from Hebrew roots meaning 'to bind'. Historically popular in the early 20th century in the United States, its usage has declined significantly in modern times. Today it is considered a rare, vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
8,616 babies in the United States have been named Reta since 1880. It ranks #1805 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.3 %)
- OK (9.4 %)
- MO (9.2 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 50 |
| 1890-1900 | 236 |
| 1900-1910 | 360 |
| 1910-1920 | 989 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,511 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,651 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,564 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,450 |
| 1960-1970 | 495 |
| 1970-1980 | 177 |
| 1980-1990 | 95 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Reta
- Reta Shaw: Actress
Fun facts
- Reta was most commonly given to American girls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- It often originated as an alternate spelling of Rita or a short form of Margareta.