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Etrulia

eh-TROO-lee-uh · Of uncertain origin.

Peak popularity
1928
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Etrulia since 1916

Babies named Etrulia per year in U.S. Social Security records.

369192019602000Most births 1928Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s10
1920s38
1930s22
1940s12
1950s22
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Etrulia is a rare feminine name that briefly appeared in U.S. birth records during the early 20th century. First recorded in 1916, it saw its highest usage during the 1920s, peaking in 1928. Despite a scattered presence through the 1930s and 1940s, the name never achieved widespread popularity and has been virtually absent from rankings in recent decades. Its trajectory is classified as stable, meaning it has shown no revival. The name's origin is uncertain; it may be a coined elaboration of the ancient place name Etruria, or simply a creative combination of sounds fashionable at the time. Without a clear linguistic root, Etrulia remains one of the many early-20th-century inventions that have since faded from use.

Etrulia appears to be a coined name, likely a feminine elaboration with the popular -ia suffix. It may have been inspired by similar-sounding names or the classical region of Etruria (ancient Tuscany), but no direct derivation is attested. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1916 and saw modest use during the early 20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ettie, Trulia, Etta

Variants: Etruria

Sibling names for Etrulia

Names that share Etrulia's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Etrulia mean?
The meaning of Etrulia is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a feminine form derived from Etruria, the ancient region of Italy. No standard meaning has been established.
How popular is Etrulia today?
Etrulia is extremely rare. It peaked in 1928 at rank 1000, and as of 2025 it has not ranked in the top 1000 for decades.
Is Etrulia a boy or girl name?
Etrulia is almost exclusively used for girls in historical U.S. data.