GirlEnglish origin

Etta: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A ruler of the home, strong and tender.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#927
Peak
#72 in 1880

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #7218801900: #12319001910: #16519101920: #23019201930: #27119301940: #30519401950: #47719501960: #69619601970: #150719701980: #353919801990: #456419902000: #691220002005: #514720052010: #234720102015: #108120152020: #9272020#1#6912

What Etta Means

Etta is a girl name of English origin. A ruler of the home, strong and tender.

How Popular Etta Is

Etta currently ranks #927 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #72 in 1880. It is rising.

Good to Know About Etta

  • Etta broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #72 in 1880.
  • Etta has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Etta has been a top 100 name across 179+ years of American history.
  • Etta is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Etta

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Sibling Names for Etta

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Questions About Etta

What does Etta mean?

Etta is a girl name of English origin. A ruler of the home, strong and tender.

How popular is Etta?

Etta currently ranks #927 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #72 in 1880. It is rising.

Where does Etta come from?

Etta comes from English roots. Etta broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #72 in 1880.

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