Etta
Every Etta since 1880 — 43,291 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Etta
Etta is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #930 in 2025 with 281 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 43,291 American babies have been named Etta. Its peak came in 1920, when 803 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Etta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Etta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 281 | #930 | — | — |
| 2024 | 267 | #973 | — | — |
| 2023 | 283 | #937 | — | — |
| 2022 | 256 | #1,016 | — | — |
| 2021 | 285 | #933 | — | — |
| 2020 | 279 | #924 | — | — |
| 2019 | 254 | #1,011 | — | — |
| 2018 | 276 | #958 | — | — |
| 2017 | 263 | #988 | — | — |
| 2016 | 257 | #1,031 | — | — |
| 2015 | 242 | #1,082 | — | — |
| 2014 | 209 | #1,175 | — | — |
| 2013 | 204 | #1,181 | — | — |
| 2012 | 132 | #1,634 | — | — |
| 2011 | 86 | #2,198 | — | — |
| 2010 | 81 | #2,349 | — | — |
| 2009 | 71 | #2,597 | — | — |
| 2008 | 57 | #3,029 | — | — |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,006 | — | — |
| 2006 | 46 | #3,479 | — | — |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,152 | — | — |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,750 | — | — |
| 2003 | 25 | #4,988 | — | — |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,312 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,473 | — | — |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,914 | — | — |
| 1995 | 15 | #6,056 | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,565 | — | — |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,324 | — | — |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,540 | — | — |
| 1975 | 41 | #2,105 | — | — |
| 1970 | 66 | #1,508 | — | — |
| 1965 | 127 | #890 | — | — |
| 1960 | 214 | #696 | — | — |
| 1955 | 264 | #560 | — | — |
| 1950 | 289 | #477 | — | — |
| 1945 | 345 | #378 | — | — |
| 1940 | 426 | #305 | — | — |
| 1935 | 458 | #284 | 6 | #3,381 |
| 1930 | 551 | #271 | — | — |
| 1925 | 731 | #246 | 5 | #4,420 |
| 1920 | 803 | #230 | — | — |
| 1915 | 766 | #215 | 7 | #3,185 |
| 1910 | 430 | #165 | — | — |
| 1905 | 397 | #150 | — | — |
| 1900 | 508 | #123 | — | — |
| 1895 | 445 | #112 | — | — |
| 1890 | 452 | #95 | — | — |
| 1885 | 372 | #83 | — | — |
| 1880 | 323 | #72 | — | — |
Famous people named Etta
- Etta James Singer · 1938–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Etta in 2025?
Etta ranked #930 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 281 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Etta?
43,291 babies have been named Etta in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Etta most popular?
Etta peaked in 1920, when 803 newborns received the name.
Is Etta a boy or girl name?
Etta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Etta rising or falling?
Etta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Etta?
Well-known people named Etta include Etta James (singer).