Era
girl name#2691 in 2025Era entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #340 in 1898, ranks #2691 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2691
rank today
#340
peak (1898)
64
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #533 |
| 1890s | #392 |
| 1900s | #388 |
| 1910s | #520 |
| 1920s | #687 |
| 1930s | #952 |
| 1940s | #1418 |
| 1950s | #2174 |
| 1960s | #3973 |
| 1970s | #5612 |
| 1980s | #7997 |
| 1990s | #11737 |
| 2000s | #8661 |
| 2010s | #5393 |
| 2020s | #3227 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Era has been most popular in NY, CA, NJ.
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Era are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Era alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Era in 2025?
- Era ranks #2691 among US girl names in 2025, with 64 babies given the name.
- When was the name Era most popular?
- Era peaked in 1898, reaching #340 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Era with classmates?
- Era will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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