Electa
girl nameElecta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #657 in 1886, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#657
peak (1886)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #834 |
| 1890s | #871 |
| 1900s | #1086 |
| 1910s | #1340 |
| 1920s | #2106 |
| 1930s | #2708 |
| 1940s | #3410 |
| 1950s | #3784 |
| 1960s | #5588 |
| 1970s | #8706 |
| 1980s | #9078 |
| 1990s | #12918 |
| 2000s | #15432 |
| 2010s | #14220 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Electa are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Electa alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Electa in 2025?
- Electa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Electa most popular?
- Electa peaked in 1886, reaching #657 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Electa with classmates?
- Electa will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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