Oreatha
Feminine name derived from the Greek word "oreios" meaning "from the mountains".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Oreatha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Oreatha today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oreatha births was 1922 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oreatha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Oreatha is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Oreathas were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oreatha. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1922
13 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1962 SSA rank
#7,282
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Oreatha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oreatha from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 62 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oreatha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Oreatha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oreathas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Oreatha
The name Oreatha is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have roots in Greek and Latin languages. It likely derived from the Greek word "oros," meaning mountain, and the Latin word "aether," meaning sky or heaven. Therefore, Oreatha could be interpreted as "heavenly mountain" or "celestial peak."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oreatha dates back to the 16th century. In 1563, a woman named Oreatha Wilmot was born in England. She was a renowned herbalist and healer, known for her expertise in using plants for medicinal purposes.
Another notable figure with the name Oreatha was Oreatha Atkinson, born in 1842 in Virginia, United States. She was a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist, actively advocating for the abolition of slavery and equal rights for women.
In the 18th century, Oreatha Beaumont, born in 1712 in France, was a celebrated poet and playwright. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning her recognition among the literary circles of her time.
In the realm of religion, Oreatha Eccleston, born in 1789 in England, was a notable figure. She was a missionary who dedicated her life to spreading Christianity in various parts of the world, including Africa and Asia.
Lastly, Oreatha Winslow, born in 1856 in Canada, was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education. She established several schools and advocated for equal educational opportunities for women, making significant contributions to the advancement of women's rights in education.
While the name Oreatha is relatively uncommon, it has been carried by several notable individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as literature, activism, religion, and education.
People
Oreatha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oreatha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oreatha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oreatha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oreatha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Oreatha a common name?
We classify Oreatha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oreatha most popular?
The single biggest year for Oreatha was 1922, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oreatha is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Oreatha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oreatha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oreatha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Oreatha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oreatha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Oreatha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Oreatha as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.