Etta
girl name#928 in 2025Etta entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #72 in 1880, ranks #928 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#928
rank today
#72
peak (1880)
281
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #78 |
| 1890s | #104 |
| 1900s | #148 |
| 1910s | #206 |
| 1920s | #249 |
| 1930s | #283 |
| 1940s | #375 |
| 1950s | #580 |
| 1960s | #905 |
| 1970s | #2047 |
| 1980s | #3692 |
| 1990s | #5628 |
| 2000s | #5097 |
| 2010s | #1358 |
| 2020s | #951 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Etta has been most popular in MN, CA, WI.
Living bearers
About 12,000 people named Etta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Etta alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Etta in 2025?
- Etta ranks #928 among US girl names in 2025, with 281 babies given the name.
- When was the name Etta most popular?
- Etta peaked in 1880, reaching #72 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Etta with classmates?
- Etta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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