Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Netta since 1880
Babies named Netta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Netta's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 62 |
| 1890s | 72 |
| 1900s | 52 |
| 1910s | 136 |
| 1920s | 155 |
| 1930s | 114 |
| 1940s | 121 |
| 1950s | 129 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Netta is a concise feminine name with a soft, vintage feel. First recorded in the U.S. in 1880, it saw its highest usage in 1883 (ranking 10,107) and has remained stable in the decades since. Its obscurity is underscored by the statistic that in 2025, only about 1 in 178,585 newborns were named Netta, making it a rare choice. The name's etymological roots are debated: it may be a diminutive of longer names like Jeanette or Henrietta, or a feminine form of the Hebrew name Nathan. Despite its rarity, Netta has never completely disappeared from use, maintaining a quiet presence among vintage nickname-style names.
Netta is a name of uncertain origin, likely a diminutive or pet form of names such as Jeanette, Annette, or Henrietta, where the -netta or -nettie suffix is common. It may also be related to the Hebrew name Nathan, meaning 'He gave,' or serve as a feminine form of Nettie. The name has been in use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often as a standalone given name or a nickname.
Sibling names for Netta
Names that share Netta's style, for a brother or sister.
