Declining since 2018, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Eretria since 2016
Babies named Eretria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 78 |
Meaning & origin
Eretria is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2016. Its highest popularity came quickly, peaking in 2018, after which its usage has declined. The name remains extremely rare, with only about 1 in every 321,453 baby girls receiving it in 2025. Eretria has not been recorded in any of the top baby-name states, suggesting its use is scattered nationally. While its exact origins are unclear, the name may have been inspired by the ancient Greek city of Eretria or crafted from fashionable phonetic elements. Its sound aligns with other modern names like Elara and Aurelia, which share a similar lyrical quality.
Eretria first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2016, suggesting a modern coinage. It may have been inspired by the ancient Greek city of Eretria, or formed from popular sounds like "Eri-" and "-tria." No historical usage as a given name has been documented before the 21st century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Erie, Tria, Ria
Sibling names for Eretria
Names that share Eretria's style, for a brother or sister.
