Holding steady.
Popularity of Etha since 1880
Babies named Etha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Etha's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 117 |
| 1890s | 193 |
| 1900s | 199 |
| 1910s | 389 |
| 1920s | 389 |
| 1930s | 221 |
| 1940s | 136 |
| 1950s | 96 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Etha is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1880, with its peak year of usage occurring in 1894. It never achieved widespread popularity and has seen stable, minimal usage over the decades. The name's origins are unclear, though it may be linked to the more common Ethel, an Old English name meaning 'noble'. Despite its obscurity, Etha carries a vintage charm reminiscent of late 19th-century naming trends. The name has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered and infrequent use across the country.
Etha is likely an English name that emerged in the late 19th century. It may be a variant of Ethel, a name of Old English origin meaning 'noble', or an independent coinage. The name saw modest use in the 1890s but has since become rare, with no clear etymological root in other languages.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ethel
Sibling names for Etha
Names that share Etha's style, for a brother or sister.
