Eltha
girl nameEltha entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #1047 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#1047
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1047 |
| 1900s | #1759 |
| 1910s | #3009 |
| 1920s | #4341 |
| 1930s | #3036 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Eltha are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Eltha alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eltha in 2025?
- Eltha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Eltha most popular?
- Eltha peaked in 1885, reaching #1047 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Eltha with classmates?
- Eltha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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