Declining since 2022, #2,326 for girls today.
Popularity of Echo since 1888
Babies named Echo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 |
| 1890s | 30 | 0 |
| 1900s | 24 | 0 |
| 1910s | 128 | 0 |
| 1920s | 125 | 0 |
| 1930s | 35 | 0 |
| 1940s | 78 | 0 |
| 1950s | 129 | 0 |
| 1960s | 149 | 0 |
| 1970s | 397 | 0 |
| 1980s | 993 | 0 |
| 1990s | 600 | 5 |
| 2000s | 557 | 14 |
| 2010s | 841 | 153 |
| 2020s | 738 | 240 |
Meaning & origin
Echo has seen modest usage since its first recorded appearance in 1888, never reaching the top tiers of popular names. Its peak came relatively early, in 1983, when it ranked highest in usage. In recent years, however, the name has been on a declining trajectory, falling in popularity since 2022. Currently, about 1 in 20,606 newborns are named Echo. The name is most common in states like Georgia, California, and Texas. As a Greek mythological name with a distinct sound, Echo appeals to parents seeking a short, evocative name with literary and classical resonance.
Echo derives from the Greek word 'ēkhō', meaning 'sound'. In Greek mythology, Echo was a nymph cursed by Hera to only repeat the last words spoken to her. The name has been used in English as a given name since the 19th century, often inspired by literature and mythology.
Where Echo is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Echo
Names that share Echo's style, for a brother or sister.
