Etha
girl nameEtha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #516 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#516
peak (1894)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #641 |
| 1890s | #711 |
| 1900s | #840 |
| 1910s | #969 |
| 1920s | #1276 |
| 1930s | #1727 |
| 1940s | #2606 |
| 1950s | #4036 |
| 1960s | #5490 |
| 1970s | #8374 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Etha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Etha 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 Etha in 2025?
- Etha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Etha most popular?
- Etha peaked in 1894, reaching #516 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Etha with classmates?
- Etha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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