Etty
Every Etty since 1972 — 767 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Etty
Etty is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,101 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 767 American babies have been named Etty. Its peak came in 2019, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Etty stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Etty year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,101 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,502 |
| 2023 | 37 | #4,003 |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,993 |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,121 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,858 |
| 2019 | 42 | #3,629 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,096 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,417 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,677 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,632 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,360 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,802 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,637 |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,259 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,012 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,896 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,635 |
| 2007 | 19 | #6,907 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,394 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,362 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,580 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,985 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,486 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,080 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,286 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,871 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,841 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,675 |
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Famous people named Etty
- Etty Hillesum Writer · 1914–1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Etty in 2025?
Etty ranked #4,101 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Etty?
767 babies have been named Etty in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Etty most popular?
Etty peaked in 2019, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Etty a boy or girl name?
Etty is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Etty rising or falling?
Etty is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Etty?
Well-known people named Etty include Etty Hillesum (writer).