Etta
Peaked at #72 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Etta has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Etta — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#72
in 1880
Current rank
#973
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Etta was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #72), with 323 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1175 (2014) to #973 (2024) — a 17% improvement.
As of 2024, Etta ranks #973 nationally for girls, with 266 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #973 | 266 |
| 2023 | #935 | 283 |
| 2022 | #1,018 | 255 |
| 2021 | #932 | 285 |
| 2020 | #924 | 279 |
| 2019 | #1,011 | 254 |
| 2018 | #958 | 276 |
| 2017 | #988 | 263 |
Etta — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#3185
in 1915
Last ranked
#3381
in 1935
Years tracked
4
1915–1935
Trend
Rising
Etta was already at its most popular for boys in 1915 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3185), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Etta hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1935, when it stood at #3381.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | #3,381 | 6 |
| 1926 | #4,423 | 5 |
| 1925 | #4,420 | 5 |
| 1915 | #3,185 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Etta most popular?
Etta was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #72 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Etta becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Etta?
At least 43,008 babies have been recorded with the name Etta in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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