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Lethe

LEE-thee /ˈliːθi/

At a glance

In short
Lethe is a captivating name for a baby girl, originating from Greek mythology and meaning "forgetfulness" or "oblivion," associated with renewal and rebirth.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1926 (#4,851)
Babies in 1926
5 (<0.01% of girls)
First recorded
1926 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Lethe

Lethe is a unique and captivating name for a baby girl. Its origin can be traced back to Greek mythology, where it was the name of a river in the underworld. In Greek, Lethe means "forgetfulness" or "oblivion." According to myth, those who drank from the waters of Lethe would forget their past lives upon reincarnation. This enchanting name carries associations with renewal and rebirth. The English pronunciation of Lethe is LEE-thee (/ˈliːθi/). It is worth noting that there is a variation of this name, spelled as Letha. Over the years, Lethe has been used sparingly as a given name in the United States, with five occurrences recorded in 1926. However, its rarity only adds to its charm and individuality, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Lethe

English

Popularity of Lethe in the U.S.

Lethe appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1926, ranked #4,851 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 girls named Lethe in the U.S. in 1926, ranked #4,851 among girl names.
  • Girls named Lethe (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale)
In 1926. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1926 1 row
Lethe: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192654,851new